Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new pilot project that will...
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Democrats successfully contest some provisions in the...
The only way that Republicans can pass their “families lose, billionaires win” reconciliation...
Republican bill would increase medical debt significantly
Medical debt is already a challenge for tens of millions of Americans. The Republicans’...
A new strain of Covid can cause “razor blade throat”
Around the world, a new strain of Covid-19 is causing painful sore throats. In just a couple of...
Who believes that insurers will voluntarily improve the prior...
Reed Abelson reports for The New York Times on health insurers’ voluntary pledge to improve...
Your Health & Wellness
How to slow down the aging of your brain
In a piece for the Wall Street Journal, Alex Janin reports on how changes in your lifestyle can...
An ancient trick to help your recall
If you’re like me, you sometimes struggle to remember what it is you need to do five seconds...
Why exercise in the water?
Exercising in the water is good for sore muscles, joints and bodies. It’s especially good for...
A new strain of Covid can cause “razor blade throat”
Around the world, a new strain of Covid-19 is causing painful sore throats. In just a couple of...
Need magnesium in your diet? Try beets
Back in 2019, I wrote a post on why you want magnesium in your diet, which you can read here. More...
Your Coverage Options
2025: Access to mental health care worsens
It’s not unusual for health insurance to cover $11 on a $125 mental health visit, reports O...
Few psychiatrists accept Medicare
If you and your spouse are not working, you likely need to enroll in Medicare at 65. But, as with...
Medicaid is a benefit for the middle-class
Many people do not appreciate how important Medicaid is for middle-class families, reports Ron...
Some hospitals now provide at-home rehab services
Felice J. Freyer reports for Kaiser Health News on how some hospitals now provide at-home rehab...
2025: What will your Social Security benefits be when you retire?
What will your Social Security benefit be when you retire? Knowing how much you will receive from...