More than people in any other wealthy country, Americans struggle to pay for their health care...
What's Buzzing
More hospitals dropping Medicare Advantage plans, favoring...
Katie Adams reports for MedCity News on hospitals dropping Medicare Advantage, which is...
Need a cancer center of excellence or any complex care? Stay...
Mass General Brigham Health Plan just announced that it is discontinuing Dana-Farber Cancer...
House Democrats begin to consider expanding Medicare
Several Congressional insiders report that once the Democrats control the House, they plan to make...
The benefits and risks of using AI for health care
Already today, one third of Americans use AI to get health advice and information, reports the...
Your Health & Wellness
Memory: How it works and still fails us
We depend upon our memory for pretty much everything we do. It reminds us who we are, what we’ve...
How to retain as much muscle as possible as you age?
If you’re over 40, you might consider how to build muscle to live longer and healthier. Bad...
Reduce your risk of infection, build muscle
As we age, we lose muscle mass. Sarah Klein writes for the Washington Post on the how building your...
Take walks but beware of cars, especially if you’re older
Are you over 65 and worried about getting hit by a car as you walk down the street? The data show...
2026: Five steps to get your affairs in order in case of...
Whatever stage of life you’re in, it is daunting to think about getting your affairs in order...
Your Coverage Options
Many people flee Medicare Advantage when they need complex care
A new study published in JAMA Health Forum finds that people often flee Medicare Advantage plans...
Some overweight individuals are ineligible for Medicare GLP-1...
Some overweight individuals with Medicare now can get a GLP-1 with a $50 monthly copay, as a result...
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...