During the pandemic, the ability to speak with a doctor through mediums such as videoconferencing, phone calls and text messages became vital. While it was extreme circumstances making this necessary, the additional healthcare access it provides is becoming more essential.

During the RNC in Milwaukee last month, there was a lot of talk about the economy, inflation, and how American pocketbooks are hurting because of it. Almost every speaker highlighted the cost of gas, groceries, and energy bills, with some even mentioning issues like unaffordable housing and childcare. However, there was barely any mention of the area where prices have increased faster than anything else— healthcare.

In May, RAND released the fifth iteration of their hospital price study which ranked Wisconsin as having the 5th highest hospital prices, and the most expensive professional fees in the nation. WILL examines the report and refutes the Wisconsin Hospital Association's response to it.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is more important than ever to ensure that people have access to the resources and support they need. A recent report by WILL highlights how social capital, the network and relationships people have, has been declining for decades and made worse by the pandemic.