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harriseve.bsky.social
retired UCSF patient navigator 20 years NED & counting feminist AF #medicine #patientadvocacy #healthpolicy #cancer #womenshealth + random lib stuff
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As Passover begins, I am reposting my open letter to Elon Musk. I wrote it in response to his attacks on me and his suggestion that I suffer from “generational trauma.” It has been the most viral piece I have ever written and I continue to be moved by the positive feedback. Thanks and Happy Pesach!

“..changes…by PE firms might boost margins in the short term, but they undermine quality, safety, and continuity (of care)” Medsky

Medsky #publichealth #medicaid 😥

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Israel’s blockade of aid entering Gaza will lead to more disease and deaths in the enclave, warns World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as more than 10,000 Palestinians need medical evacuation abroad. 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/gl9t8o

Bookmark @kffhealthnews.org to keep up with potential #Medicaid cuts Medsky www.kff.org/medicaid-wat...

MAJOR BREAKING: Senator Elizabeth Warren just told Call to Activism exclusively that she’s calling for a formal investigation into “insider trading” among Trump’s friends: "Did Trump or those with inside knowledge help wealthy investors cash in on his tariff flip-flopping?"

All Eyes on #Medicaid Medsky

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Important thread about what is happening to US biomedical science.

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The Office of Government Ethics just confirmed they received my letter demanding information about potential insider trading before the big tariff announcement. Last time they acknowledged one of my letters, Trump fired the director. Need a better response this time.

After massive public backlash, the Social Security Administration is rolling back its disastrous cuts to phone services. This is a huge victory for the public against DOGE's rampage. Keep up the fight.

Amplifying this. Wrote to my congressman and senators this morning. Thank you, @bendthearc.bsky.social for organizing that.

Don’t overthink this. He’s asking for bribes.

“The ‘teach-back’ technique…significantly improved patient comprehension in a wide range of settings and populations.” I teach patients to initiate it. #Medsky

#Medsky #publichealth

National public health group calls for RFK Jr. to resign, citing ‘complete disregard for science’ www.statnews.com/2025/04/09/r... via @statnews.com "Secretary Robert Kennedy is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired.” Yep.

UPDATED REPORT: Multiple federal judges temporarily halt Trump's Alien Enemies Act removals. The ACLU filed cases in New York and Texas challenging the administration's use of the wartime power for deportations. Judges responded quickly. Now at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/aclu-bring...

“The ‘teach-back’ technique…significantly improved patient comprehension in a wide range of settings and populations.” I teach patients to initiate it. #Medsky

DIDJA SEE THIS?!? 🤮🤮 #Nazi -lover antisemite POTUS

cancer + poverty is a real heartbreaker — #Medicaid could change everything for #ayacsm patients. #oncosky

BOOM! There it is 👀 #medsky

#ayacsm Sending ❤️❤️❤️