Millions of insured Americans go to the hospital, thinking that their bills will be covered only to be surprised by unexpected medical bills. Too often, they end up in medical bankruptcy...
Diane Archer
Should generic drug labels include off-label uses?
A new bipartisan Senate bill would allow generic drug labels to include off-label uses, Nicholas Florko reports for StatNews. With an FDA finding of sufficient evidence, the bill empowers generic...
People who engage in social sports found to live longer
Mounds of evidence show that being socially engaged is good for your health. And, there is as much or more data that demonstrate the value of exercise. The New York Times reports on the latest...
Majority of House Democrats join the Expand Social Security...
More than 100 of 193 House Democrats as well as 18 Senate Democrats have joined the Expand Social Security Caucus. It currently has more than 150 members. These Democrats are committed to...
Will Congress shift more drug costs onto older adults?
Updated September 27: In 2019, people enrolled in Medicare Part D–the Medicare drug benefit–are supposed to have more comprehensive drug coverage. People with high drug bills should see...
Employers undervalue experience, discriminate against older...
There’s a lot to be said for experience. But, in the workplace, experience too often lacks the value it deserves. An AARP Foundation report shows how employers undervalue experience and...
Beware of reverse mortgages
We all know that when something sounds to good to be true, it likely is. So, beware of reverse mortgages. They might seem like a great way to generate additional income, but they come with a lot of...
Federal anti-poverty programs work!
Alexia Campbell reports for Vox on new 2017 poverty and income data from the Census Bureau. The data show that federal anti-poverty programs work. But, President Trump and the GOP are looking to...
Mounting support for Medicare for All
As health care costs continue to grow, so does support for Medicare for All. More Americans see health care as a basic need and a fundamental right. They want the government to step in and oversee...
Two out of three Americans very concerned about high drug prices
A solid majority of Americans are very concerned about high drug prices, and they see health care costs as the number one public policy issue. Moreover, a new survey of Americans by West Health...