The current budget proposal calls for allowing Medicare beneficiaries to make contributions to HSA
In President Donald Trump’s 2020 proposed budget, it would allow Medicare beneficiaries to contribute to health savings account. This is
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HIPAA proposal would move us closer to coordinated care
(By David Friend for STAT) While many people were paying attention to drug pricing, a proposal to update the Health
Read MoreOpioid Litigation Brings Company Secrets Into The Public Eye
(By Brian Mann for NPR) America’s big drugmakers and pharmacy chains are scrambling to respond to hundreds of lawsuits tied
Read MoreNew Health Plans Expose The Insured To More Risk
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums but warns that
Read MoreExpanded drug rebate program to consumers
UnitedHealth, the country’s largest health insurer, announced it would expand a program that passes drug manufacturer rebates directly to consumers
Read MoreData shows most older Americans lack confidence in Medicare
According to a new TD Ameritrade survey, millions of seniors rely on Medicare to cover their health-related needs in retirement
Read MoreU.S. Hospitals And Insurers Might Be Forced To Reveal The True Prices They Negotiate
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) The Trump administration is weighing whether to require hospitals to publicly reveal the prices they
Read More‘Medieval’ Diseases Flare As Unsanitary Living Conditions Proliferate
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Jennifer Millar keeps trash bags and hand sanitizer near her tent, and she
Read MoreAfter age of 65, the rules change for HSA withdrawals
You may be tempted to withdraw money from your health savings account for non-medical expenses before the age of 65,
Read MoreTrump budget pitches capping seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs, cutting NIH funding
(Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday proposed capping out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses for seniors covered
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