Right now, in the midst of the novel coronavirus, medical tourism is not what it used to be. But, Americans are still desperately in need of treatment that they cannot afford in the US. Many have no...
Diane Archer
Coronavirus: Is it safe to dine out?
Winter has come, and the coronavirus continues to rage. We are all tired of cooking and restaurants are trying everything in their power to lure us out. Their solution is every which kind of outdoor...
Who’s protecting older adults from financial exploitation
Every state has an agency that provides protective services to adults. These adult protective services agencies collect and report data on abuses, including financial exploitation. But, the GAO...
Will Biden quickly replace Social Security leadership?
Union heads are leading the fight to install new leadership at the Social Security administration. They want Commissioner Andrew Saul and Deputy Commissioner David Black out on day one. How quickly...
Medicare pays more than twice as much as the VA for drugs
In a new report comparing Medicare Part D prescription drug prices to Veterans Affairs prices, the Government Accountability Office finds that Medicare pays more than twice as much as the VA for...
Coronavirus: How to get the vaccine?
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved, if you’re like me, you probably called your doctor and your friends to find out how you could ensure that you and the older Americans you love...
Coronavirus: How to help workers who become uninsured?
Back in April 2020, early in the pandemic, the US suffered from tremendous unemployment. With that, came millions of uninsured. Paul Fronstin and Stephen Woodbury report for The Commonwealth Fund...
Google buys Fitbit, allegedly for its devices, not its data
In our bigger is better corporate culture, it’s appropriate that Google, primarily known for its ability to search the web for data, would buy Fitbit, primarily known for its ability to search our...
Will Congress allow Medicare drug price negotiation in 2021?
President Joe Biden’s election, combined with Democratic control of the House and Senate, give Democrats the opportunity to help Americans and bring down the price of prescription drugs. As a...
Coronavirus: How it most often spreads and the immunity it offers
Scientists are learning more about the novel coronavirus–how it most often spreads, why it affects people differently, and the immunity it offers to future infection. Here’s the...