Tylenol, Advil, Lipitor are common household names. And, millions of people buy them, along with many other brand name drugs. But, according to Consumer Reports, the generic versions of these drugs...
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Trumpcare drives up costs for older adults
The Republican leadership has rolled out its plan for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. If enacted, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) or “Trumpcare,” drives up costs for...
Sanders bill would allow drug importation, lower costs
The way to ensure prescription drugs are affordable in the U.S. is for the government to establish fair prices for these drugs, just as virtually all other nations do. In the meantime, Senator Bernie...
Can your pacemaker be hacked?
An article on Wired.com describes the scary security issues that come with high-tech medical devices. These health technology devices can be super “smart,” allowing remote control...
Are disease groups industry fronts?
During the health care reform debate, the overwhelming majority of groups representing people with particular diseases–so-called “patient-advocacy” organizations–opposed...
The latest on ACA, Medicaid and Medicare
This year, Trump’s budget does not include cuts to either Social Security or Medicare. But, sadly, that’s likely irrelevant given that the Republican leadership plans to repeal the...
Why you should question your doctor’s orders
A new Pro Publica report explains how even when the data show that the best treatment for a health condition is exercise, a healthy diet and lifestyle changes, a large proportion of doctors continue...
New poll shows major support for expanding Medicare and Social...
A new poll conducted by Lake Research Partners for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare shows major voter support for expanding Medicare and Social Security. Voters...
High-deductible health plans mean high risk
In a recent opinion piece for Stat news, Ashish Jha, M.D., describes his struggle ensuring the health and well-being of himself and his family with their high-deductible health plan. Jha shows how...
ACA reduces medical divorces
Among the Affordable Care Act’s many benefits, it’s common knowledge that it has reduced significantly the number of uninsured in America, in part by expanding Medicaid. What you may...