Many people do not realize that health care costs are almost 14% of household income for people with Medicare. Medicare covers a wide range of services, including hospital care, medical services...
Diane Archer
Three reasons why you can’t choose a health plan...
If you’re struggling to choose a health plan that’s “right for you,” you’re in good company. It’s not possible. There’s generally no way to know whether your health plan...
The price you pay for a narrow network
These days, choosing a health plan that saves you money is a bit like throwing a dart. If you have commercial insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan, you can know the monthly premium and the...
In many communities, U.S. postal service checks in on homebound...
If you live too far away from a homebound older adult to check in regularly in person, the U.S. postal service may be able to keep a watch on your loved one for you. In many communities, letter...
If commercial insurers paid hospitals Medicare rates, spending...
There continues to be irrational variation in hospital prices in the United States, both within a given area and across markets. Hospital market-power forces commercial insurers to pay excessive...
Cognitive behavorial therapy through telemedicine can reduce...
Older adults often suffer from anxiety disorder but lack access to treatment. A recent study published in JAMA looked at cognitive behavioral therapy through telemedicine as a means of helping...
Learn CPR and help someone who suffers a heart attack
Watch this weird zombie video produced by the Heart and Stroke Association for a fun way to learn CPR, what to do when someone suffers a heart attack. Who knew the undead could teach you something...
When does “old age” begin and should it matter?
For decades, we have used 65 as the age at which government health and retirement benefits kick in and, for that reason, as a proxy for old age. Now, recent research suggests that old age does not...
Local health clinics addressing unmet health care needs, driving...
Over the last several years, local health clinics have been springing up to meet consumer need. Many believed these clinics could improve access to care while bringing down costs. But, a new...
In retirement, income gap worsens for women
We know that women earn 79 cents for every dollar men earn. A new report from the Institute on Retirement Security reveals that in retirement the gap in income widens. And, over time, the...