Some of the latest health technology developments for patients are appearing in the hospital...
What's Buzzing
Medicare for All is entirely affordable
In a CNN op-ed, health economist Dean Baker explains why Medicare for All is entirely affordable...
Social Security’s principles and values
Testimony before U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, February 6, 2019 As all of you know, Social...
Eve’s story: Commercial health insurance, inhumane choices
Millions of hard-working Americans with common health conditions struggle every day to stay healthy...
Ingestible sensors could help treat digestive diseases
Sensors appear to be the “it” new technology for monitoring people’s health. And, not...
Your Health & Wellness
Six things to know about your over-the-counter medications
Over-the-counter medications are drugs you can buy without a prescription to treat common problems...
What can you do about toenail fungus?
Toenail fungus is quite common, particularly among older people. Unfortunately, it is a type of...
Eve’s story: Commercial health insurance, inhumane choices
Millions of hard-working Americans with common health conditions struggle every day to stay healthy...
Ingestible sensors could help treat digestive diseases
Sensors appear to be the “it” new technology for monitoring people’s health. And, not...
Do you really need that antibiotic?
According to a new study in BMJ, nearly one-quarter of antibiotic prescriptions filled by those...
Your Coverage Options
Need home health care? Don’t count on Medicare
Of all the failings with the US health care system for older Americans and people with...
Eve’s story: Commercial health insurance, inhumane choices
Millions of hard-working Americans with common health conditions struggle every day to stay healthy...
PACE helps older adults stay in their community
The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a home and community-based program...
Beware of steep premium increases on long-term care policies
As you age, it’s critical to plan for long-term care services and supports, including home or...
Have you signed up for MyMedicare?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offers a website, MyMedicare.gov, that...