NEWS
Power to the Patients Ambassador and Grammy-Nominated Musician Fat Joe to Attend State of the Union
Grammy-nominated musician and Power to the Patients ambassador Fat Joe will attend the 2024 State of the Union Address as the special guest of U.S. Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44).
Foo Fighters to Perform at Power to the Patients Concert in Washington D.C.
On Tuesday, March 5, Foo Fighters will take a rare detour from stadium, arena and amphitheater stages to perform at a private, one-night-only concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power to the Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through true price transparency. Hip hop legends Fat Joe and Chuck D will also be in attendance.
NEW PSA: Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Valerie June Call on Congress and President Biden to Pass Healthcare Price Transparency Legislation
Power to the Patients announced a new public service announcement (PSA) set to air in Washington, D.C., featuring 2024 Grammy-winning Best Country Album Artist Lainey Wilson, 2024 two-time Grammy-nominated break-out country music star Jelly Roll, and 2023 Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June. The musical trio are raising their voices with Power to the Patients to fight for a more affordable and equitable healthcare system through systemwide price transparency.
RELEASE: Power To The Patients Launches New PSA Blasting Hospitals And Insurers For “BS” Estimates Instead Of Actual Prices
Power to the Patients began airing a new public service announcement (PSA) on national and local television in the Washington, D.C. metro area as a part of its campaign to hold hospitals and health insurers accountable for providing fully transparent prices and data to consumers, not estimates.
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The Takeout: Rapper Fat Joe
Rapper Fat Joe joins Major Garrett for this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his work with the nonprofit organization Power to the Patients as well as his recent lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and how he's trying to convince lawmakers to take on rising health care costs in the U.S.
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Fat Joe Says Hospitals, Health Insurance Companies Are Too Greedy
Fat Joe says 100 million Americans are in the red because of hospital bills ... and he's working with Congress to try and fix what he says is a greedy healthcare system.
Jelly Roll & Wyclef Jean Team Up with Fat Joe & “Power To The Patients” for Impactful Event In Washington, D.C. To Advocate for Healthcare Price Transparency
On Wednesday, January 10th, 2-time Grammy nominated break-out country music star Jelly Roll and 3-time Grammy-award winning musician Wyclef Jean team up with Grammy nominated Fat Joe for a powerful event in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a more affordable and equitable healthcare system through price transparency.
Victory in NY: Healthcare Data Transparency Act Signed into Law
Power to the Patients released the following statement today in praise of New York Governor Kathy Hochul signing into law Legislation S.4097B/A.5817A.
Patients Over Profits. Power to the Patients Supports the Lower Costs More Transparency Act
RELEASE: Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Montana, Chuck D, Unite with Power to the Patients in PSA Demanding Healthcare Price Transparency
Today, hip-hop legends Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Montana and Chuck D team up with Power to the Patients
RELEASE: Power to the Patients to Host Everclear for Special Performance at Congressional Baseball Game Pre-Party
On Wednesday, June 14, Power to the Patients will host a pre-game party before the Congressional Baseball Game at The Bullpen in Washington, D.C., from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST with a special performance by the band Everclear.
Fat Joe on CNN Primetime to discuss healthcare price transparency
Power to the Patients Ambassador Fat Joe sat down with Sara Sidner on CNN Primetime to discuss healthcare price transparency to help protect patients from overcharges and lower the cost of care and coverage for everyone.
CNN Opinion: Fat Joe is taking on a big problem in health care
Fat Joe, an ambassador for Power to the Patients, recently spoke with CNN about his fight for a more equitable healthcare system through for hospital price transparency.
Good Morning America with Power to the Patients in Washington, D.C.
Good Morning America accompanies Fat Joe to Washington, D.C., with Power to the Patients to advocate for hospital price transparency to lower the cost of healthcare for everyone across the United States.
Rapper Fat Joe to join lawmakers on Capitol Hill to fight for health care price transparency
Fat Joe is getting ready to raise his voice in Washington about health care pricing, meeting with lawmakers ahead of a concert with a cause behind it. The “Lean Back” rapper is headed to the nation’s capital next week on behalf of Power to the Patients, a nonprofit that advocates for healthcare price transparency.
Rapper Fat Joe Calls on President Biden and Congress to Fix the Healthcare System in America
Grammy-nominated musician, cultural influencer, entrepreneur, and activist Fat Joe is lending his voice to the Power to the Patients movement in a new public service announcement (PSA) focused on combating injustices and fighting for a more affordable and equitable healthcare system in America.
New York City Rally for Price Transparency and New Municipal Hospital Accountability Legislation
On Wednesday, the Coalition for Affordable Hospitals, which includes Power to the Patients, unions, and community groups, rallied in front of New York City Hall, demanding legislators hold city hospitals accountable for their rampant overcharging that burdens ordinary New Yorkers. Demonstrators called for hospital price transparency, which would allow patients and all healthcare consumers, including unions and employers, to shop for the highest quality care at the lowest possible price.
Power to the Patients Joins NYC Rally for Real Hospital Prices
Power to the Patients joined the Coalition for Affordable Hospitals, alongside unions, employers, politicians, and patient advocates, at a rally outside of NewYork-Presbyterian hospital last week, demanding hospitals post their upfront prices
Power to the Patients supports N.J. public workers fighting against big health plan rate hikes
Power to the Patients, a national organization advocating for price transparency in health care, flew banners over the rally Tuesday in support of workers’ efforts. Planes pulling the signs were designed by Shepard Fairy, the artist best known for his work on the Obama “HOPE” Portrait and his famous Obey the Giant creation.
NYT publishes video by Martin Schoeller featuring testimonials from several patients who have been devastated by surprise medical billing.
Power to the Patients Partners with Fat Joe to Raise Awareness for Hidden Healthcare Prices & to Combat Lack of Transparency in Healthcare System
Fat Joe Kicks Off Campaign with New PSA Calling for Enforcement of Federal Law
"Power to the Patients" Awareness Campaign Launched to Combat Hidden Prices of Healthcare
"Power to the Patients," a new awareness campaign was launched today to combat hidden prices of healthcare. Following a recently mandated rule at the start of 2021, hospitals must provide clear and upfront pricing information about the items and services provided.
GO AFTER HIDDEN HOSPITAL FEES ...
In Powerful Oscars PSA
Susan Sarandon and Cynthia Erivo are planning to draw attention to a little-discussed issue they want people to know about during the Academy Awards ... hospital pricing transparency.