If we lose our coverage, we lose our lives | PODIUM

The article delves into the author's personal battle with polycythemia vera, a rare and incurable blood cancer, underscoring the critical importance of health insurance coverage for life-saving treatment. The narrative highlights the broader implications for patients who might lose their coverage, emphasizing that without it, not just healthcare but lives are at stake. This story sheds light on the precarious nature of health care access and the profound impact that policy decisions can have on individual health outcomes.