Job losses due to COVID-19 has cost many Americans their health insurance
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
More than 2 of every 5 workers who were furloughed or lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic or whose spouse lost their job, relied on that job for health insurance. Now many find themselves unable to find alternative coverage.
The findings come from a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, showing the highest rates of furloughs and layoffs were among Hispanic workers and workers with incomes of less than $50,000 per year.
Fortunately, many furloughed
workers were able to maintain health coverage. But we will have to see if they
regain their jobs or lose them permanently if the economy remains depressed, as
it could play a large role in health care in this country in the coming months.
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That’s Gotta Hurt
The Injuries That Changed Sports Forever
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
