Humira is one of the top-selling drugs in the US. But, it may be in part because its drugmaker, AbbVie, has paid kickbacks to doctors and nurses to sell more Humira. The California insurance...
Diane Archer
Medicaid coverage of home and community-based care
If you would like to remain in your home as long as possible–sometimes called “aging in place“–Medicare will be of only limited help. Medicare pays for only a small amount of...
How much are drug companies paying nurses?
Not that long ago, Congress required pharmaceutical and medical device companies to disclose the value of their cash and gifts to physicians. Beginning in 2020, StatNews reports that Congress may...
Medicare and Medicaid: How they work together
Nearly 12 million people with Medicare also are enrolled in Medicaid. If you have Medicare and Medicaid… What does each cover? Who does it cover? It’s important to know how they work...
Bi-partisan bill in Congress would prevent surprise medical bills
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...
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...