Earlier this week, the Trump administration said it was ending Medicare Part D subsidies that lower...
What's Buzzing
Government should do away with Medicare Advantage quality bonuses
It’s time for our government to do away with quality ratings of Medicare Advantage plans and...
Physician shortages and Medicare for all
Americans should be able to go to the doctor, wherever they are, without worry about the cost...
Beware: Your health information is not protected when you share...
Roughly one in four Americans now rely on AI for answers to their health care questions. People...
New pill improves cholesterol levels
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a pill that lowers cholesterol levels to a...
Your Health & Wellness
2026: Plan ahead for a hospital visit
Few of us think about preparing in advance for a hospital visit, for someone we love, let alone...
FDA is not protecting us from foods with cancer-causing chemical...
You might not realize that many of the snack foods you buy are filled with thousands of different...
Don’t let the summer heat get the better of you.
Watch out for the heat! Heat rashes, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke are all too common, reports...
How to avoid ticks and what to do if you find one on you
Ticks appear to be everywhere this summer. If the dog isn’t bringing them into bed with you, the...
Forest therapy benefits your body and mind
You can improve your health without spending a penny. Rebecca Coleman reports for the Harvard...
Your Coverage Options
2026: Medicare coverage for people with diabetes
Roughly one in three Americans aged 65 and older (between 29% and 33%) has diabetes. Whether you...
Need costly care in Medicare Advantage? Expect a denial
While every Medicare Advantage plan is different, the data on Medicare Advantage plan denials...
2026: Programs that lower your costs if you have Medicare
Medicare only covers about half of a typical person’s health care costs, leaving people with...
Medicare Advantage insurers treat Californians a lot better than...
A new KFF report reveals the enormous range in out-of-pocket limits for people in Medicare...
How to improve private health insurance, even if it can’t be...
Today, hundreds of corporate health insurers offer thousands of health plans and treat much of...