A new study, published in JAMA network, finds that the VA delivers a significant amount of costly care received by people who are in both the VA and Medicare Advantage. But, the Centers for Medicare...
Diane Archer
Coronavirus: Who’s immune?
It’s not at all clear yet when the need for social isolation will end and life will return to normal. For many people, two questions are top of mind. What does it take to be immune to the...
Coronavirus: How best to guarantee everyone access to care
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, members of Congress are proposing all sorts of ways to help people get health care. One Democratic proposal would be a handout to the health insurance...
Coronavirus: Have a plan if you get sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an array of advice to people during the coronavirus pandemic, including a checklist for how to prepare in the event you get sick and...
Coronavirus: Minimizing the health risks of isolation
Paula Span reports for The New York Times on efforts to minimize the risks of isolation for older adults during this coronavirus pandemic. It’s not normal for most people to spend so much time...
FDA seizing some prescription drugs imported from Canada
Phil Galewitz reports for Kaiser Health News that the FDA recently has been seizing some drugs that Americans are importing from Canada and other countries. Given that stay-at-home orders during this...
Biden proposes lowering the age of Medicare eligibility to 60
In an effort to win over Bernie supporters and help more older adults, Vice President Joe Biden has a new addition to his health care reform plan. Biden proposes to lower the age of Medicare...
President Trump calls to reduce payroll contributions...
Last week, President Trump called for a reduction in payroll contributions–lower employee and employer Medicare and Social Security payments. Of course, this would mean less money in the...
Coronavirus: Boosting support for Medicare for All
A Morning Consult/Politico tracking poll conducted at the end of March finds that support for Medicare for All has increased significantly since the novel coronavirus pandemic swept through the US. A...
Trump administration drug proposals will keep prices high
Nicholas Florko reports for Stat News on minor and arguably risky efforts by the Trump administration to drive competition in the Medicare Part D prescription drug marketplace through the promotion...