Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a pill that lowers cholesterol levels to a...
What's Buzzing
Dozens of policy experts and organizations alert Congress as to...
Earlier this year, a group of 38 policy experts and organizations sent a letter to each member of...
2026: Hospitals continue to opt out of Medicare Advantage...
In December 2025, I wrote about how more and more hospital systems are opting out of Medicare...
Medicare home health care: Good in theory, less so in practice
Many people are not aware that Medicare covers home health care for people who are homebound and...
Rep. Greg Murphy: “Eliminate for-profit health insurance”
In an opinion piece for The Hill, Republican Congressman Greg Murphy, North Carolina, explains...
Your Health & Wellness
Walk or lift weights? Equally beneficial to a longer life
Andi Breitowich writes for Oprah Daily on the two biggest forms of activity Americans are engaging...
It’s summer: How to care for your aging skin?
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. As you age, while you might not become thin-skinned...
2026: Important resources for older adults
Between health care and housing, older adults often struggle to make ends meet. While our...
For your peace of mind and for the people you love, plan in...
No matter how old you are, planning for your future care needs is one important gift you can give...
Cancer is more common, but fewer people are dying of it
It seems that cancer is more common these days, and it is. About 12.5 percent more people are being...
Your Coverage Options
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...
Seven reasons private health insurance can’t be fixed
Private health insurance can’t be fixed. It’s insanely expensive and getting more so...