What are the medical, ethical implications of the world’s priciest drug?
In Dr. Robert Pearl’s column for Forbes entitled: “The $2.1 Million Question: What are the Medical, Ethical Implications of the
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Month: June 2019
Medicare does not cover these five key healthcare costs
A vast majority of Americans 65 or older rely on Medicare to help them meet their healthcare needs. Medicare coverage
Read MoreBasic Medicare with no backup insurance is a costly mistake
Experts say about one-third of Medicare beneficiaries use Medicare Advantage plans, which offer out-of-pocket maximums and often include dental and
Read MoreDespite single payer push, blue state seniors like private Medicare Advantage plans
According to new data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, it shows more than 40 percent of new Medicare beneficiaries in
Read MoreCan You Reshape Your Brain’s Response To Pain?
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Jeannine, who is 37 and lives in Burbank, Calif., has endured widespread pain since she
Read MoreDrug prices continue to rise despite competition
According to a recent paper written by researchers from the Scripps Research Translational Institute, competition has done little to keep
Read MoreMedicare covers four important vaccines for seniors
Medicare’s key part of avoiding diseases that can prevent you from aging well is by providing coverage for preventive services.
Read MoreFed up with Washington, ALS advocates consider ACT UP’s take-no-prisoners approach
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — Next Wednesday, a cadre of ALS patients will gather for a protest outside
Read MorePayroll Tax Is One State’s Bold Solution To Help Seniors Age At Home
(By Donna Gordon Blankinship for Kaiser Health News) Nearly a decade after federal officials discarded a provision in the Affordable
Read MoreSocial Security Error Jeopardizes Medicare Coverage For 250,000 Seniors
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) At least a quarter of a million Medicare beneficiaries may receive bills for
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