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Stacie B. Dusetzina

H-index: 41
Economics 71%
Public Health 8%
dusetzinas.bsky.social
I mainly want to complain that I have had to see 1,000,000 political ads for the primary and election that I cant vote in. Please vote if you are in district 7! Participation matters.
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Want to see a good example of political gerrymandering? My house is the red dot (approximately). People should have representation that reflect their local communities (whatever their politics). Not this mess.
Map of TN district 7 that includes large rural areas and approximately 1/3 of Nashville urban area.
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Worth watching.
kathleenromig.bsky.social
The Trump administration is preparing a plan that will make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, in what is likely to be the largest cut to disability insurance ever.

wapo.st/4qa8yoq
Trump plan will limit disability benefits for older Americans
Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.
wapo.st

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kathleenromig.bsky.social
The Trump administration is preparing a plan that will make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, in what is likely to be the largest cut to disability insurance ever.

wapo.st/4qa8yoq
Trump plan will limit disability benefits for older Americans
Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.
wapo.st
dusetzinas.bsky.social
PSA - Canceling AAA coverage is very annoying. If you are successful, you will apparently receive a "Your benefits expire tomorrow" and a "We hate to see you go" pair of emails every day for the rest of your life.
markwarner.bsky.social
Next year, a lot of folks are going to see their premiums go up $1,000 or more per month because of a Republican policy.

If you start having to pay $1,000 extra every month, what will you stop being able to afford?

This is what Democrats are fighting to stop.

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polgreen.bsky.social
Everything in the world is so terrible, but we have a new dog and she is perfect. Introducing: Grizzle!
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Let me be more precise (and thanks to @rachelsachs.bsky.social for a sidebar on this) - delaying not punting. This will still likely be addressed (and needs to be). Just not quite as soon as I thought.
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Disappointing to see the administration punting on this issue. It is a big one in oncology, and one that could encourage "product hopping" to maintain high prices after decades of blockbuster sales.
Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole
Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.
www.statnews.com
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Disappointing to see the administration punting on this issue. It is a big one in oncology, and one that could encourage "product hopping" to maintain high prices after decades of blockbuster sales.
Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole
Trump administration delays effort to address Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.
www.statnews.com
dusetzinas.bsky.social
I am concerned about the pet cemetery part of this plan, though I guess you didn't suggest a sacred burial ground so it could work.
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Happy October. I put this creepy thing downstairs and managed to scare my spouse first thing. Winning.
Creepy child-sized doll at the bottom of a staircase to scare everyone who glances downstairs.

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weratedogs.com
Ghost Baby Clifford is here to announce that it is officially spooky season. Let the festivities commence.
a picture from an old Clifford book. Clifford is much smaller than usual, implying he is baby. he is holding a brown paper bag in his mouth and is covered in a sheet with eye holes. it is obvious he is trick or treating. his tail has action lines around it, indicating he is rather excited for both the tricks and the treats
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Happy reading, Rachel. We all thank you for the summary of this that we know that will be forthcoming!
dusetzinas.bsky.social
Narrator: It is not a reasonable cash price.
megtirrell.bsky.social
TrumpRx program promises discounts of 40-85% for Americans buying drugs directly from manufacturers

White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices

Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month

40% discount = $3,643/month

@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
TrumpRx prescription drug discounts
Eucrisa- dermatitis - 80% discount 
Duavee- osteoporosis- 85% discount
Zavzpret- migraine - 50% discount
Xeljanz- rheumatoid arthritis - 40% discount
megtirrell.bsky.social
TrumpRx program promises discounts of 40-85% for Americans buying drugs directly from manufacturers

White House fact sheet says discounts are off list prices

Pfizer’s Xeljanz list price = $6,073/month

40% discount = $3,643/month

@dusetzinas.bsky.social: “How is this a reasonable cash price?”
TrumpRx prescription drug discounts
Eucrisa- dermatitis - 80% discount 
Duavee- osteoporosis- 85% discount
Zavzpret- migraine - 50% discount
Xeljanz- rheumatoid arthritis - 40% discount
dusetzinas.bsky.social
I'm starting to think these big press releases are just meant as a distraction from everything else going on. Direct sales of branded drugs is a solution for a tiny number of people. Also noting that the devil is in the details on which drugs Pfizer chooses and how much the NET prices decrease.
yasharali.bsky.social
NEWS

The White House is planning to unveil a direct-to-consumer website for Americans to buy drugs, dubbed TrumpRX, as well as announce that Pfizer plans to lower prices on several of its medications in the U.S.

Full Story: on.wsj.com/4q2H6Jc
yasharali.bsky.social
NEWS

The White House is planning to unveil a direct-to-consumer website for Americans to buy drugs, dubbed TrumpRX, as well as announce that Pfizer plans to lower prices on several of its medications in the U.S.

Full Story: on.wsj.com/4q2H6Jc
chrishendel.bsky.social
"Overall, 79% of respondents say the US is in a "political crisis," incl. most Democrats (90%), Independents (84%), & Republicans (60%)."

New poll shows Kennedy's approval 📉 to 33%
@cidrap.bsky.social
www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-healt...

Surveyed 1,276 registered voters nationwide from Sept 18-21.
dieworkwear.bsky.social
"the menswear guy isn't fair and balanced." do you even hear yourself?

"fork lady is eroding public confidence."

"ladder baby is undermining the credibility of the field."

"lemon raccoon is acting without transparency or accountability."

that's what you sound like.
berthacoombs.cnbc.com
While new ACIP is set to make its recommendations later this week, AHIP says “Health plans will continue to cover all ACIP-recommended immunizations that were recommended as of September 1, 2025, including updated formulations of the COVID-19... with no cost-sharing... through the end of 2026."
AHIP Statement on Vaccine Coverage
AHIP is the national association whose members provide health care coverage, services, and solutions to hundreds of millions of Americans every day. We…
www.ahip.org

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murray.senate.gov
Trump and RFK Jr. are upending cancer research. They're cutting patients off from clinical trials and killing so many kids' only hope for a cure.

I’m fighting to restore funding, but I can't restore lost time. FIRE RFK Jr. NOW.

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