Democrats Debate Whether ‘Medicare For All’ Is ‘Realistic’
(By Emmarie Huettman for Kaiser Health News) In the end, literally, the candidates returned to health care. The sixth Democratic
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Use your new Medicare card now
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) By now, you should have your new Medicare card—with your new Medicare Number. Make sure you bring
Read MoreMichigan sues drugmakers, Walgreens under Drug Dealer Liability Act
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The state of Michigan filed a lawsuit Dec. 17 against Walgreens, as well
Read MoreFederal Appeals Court Strikes Down Portion Of Obamacare
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) A federal appeals court panel in New Orleans dealt another blow to the
Read MoreParenting Your Aging Parents When They Don’t Want Help
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) David Solie’s 89-year-old mother, Carol, was unyielding. “No, I will not move,” she
Read MoreHospitals avoid $4B payment cut — for now
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House on Dec. 17 approved a year-end spending deal that delays $4 billion in
Read MoreIn a first step, Trump administration unveils two proposals to permit drug importation
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released two highly anticipated policy documents Wednesday that, if finalized,
Read MoreScientists Reach Out To Minority Communities To Diversify Alzheimer’s Studies
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Black and Hispanic Americans are especially vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Yet they’re often underrepresented in
Read MoreYou have some options if you can’t pay for your medication.
Around 7.5 million seniors in the United States cannot cover the costs of a drug their doctor prescribed according a
Read MoreIs it worth the effort to lower your Medicare IRMAA premiums
Majority of people do not know that their Medicare premiums are based on their income. The formula Medicare uses is
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