Pharma has many tools for generating big profits. Drug coupons, which cover the copay of a high-cost drug, are one such tool. For patients, drug coupons can make extremely high-cost drugs free. But...
Diane Archer
Widening health gap between wealthy and poor older adults
Several recent reports based on data since 2000 suggest that the health gap between wealthy and poor older adults is widening. More older Americans who are well off are reporting better health. In...
Smart tattoos with biosensitive ink
A story in the Harvard Gazette reports that researchers at Harvard and MIT have come up with a new health technology, a wireless smart tattoo that measures dehydration and blood sugar. Tattoo...
Senate Republicans propose to slash billions from Medicare
Congressional Republicans are moving full speed ahead to gut Medicare, with no interest in honoring Trump’s repeated campaign promise not to touch Medicare. Senate Republicans now propose to slash...
Medicare Open Enrollment: Consider changing health plans
Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. During this time, it’s wise to take a hard look at your Medicare options for next year. Your health coverage may be...
Trump’s Budget Director prepared to gut Social Security
President Trump’s Budget Director is not standing behind President Trump’s repeated campaign promise to protect Social Security. This is no surprise. Trump chose Mick Mulvaney as...
Reining in drug costs remains public’s top priority
A new Harvard-Politico poll shows that reining in drug costs remains the public’s top priority. More than anything else, Americans want Congress to bring down prescription drug costs. The...
FDA approved medical devices may not be safe
Health News Review explains why FDA-approved medical devices may not be safe or effective in a tool-kit for reporters; its message is important for everyone to understand. In short, as with drugs...
How effective are the drugs Pharma promotes most heavily?
A new study by Joel Lexchin in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds that the overwhelming majority of drugs that pharmaceutical companies promote to doctors have little or no clinical...
HHS proposals would drive up Medicare costs
A recent StatPlus story reports that the Trump administration is considering proposals that could drive up Medicare costs significantly for 58 million older adults and people with disabilities. The...