When we think about nursing homes, many of us conjure up images of large, lifeless, antiseptic-smelling institutions filled with lonely people waiting to die. But, nursing homes can be cool places to...
Diane Archer
Sanders’ and Clinton’s plans to rein in drug prices
Addressing high drug prices is a top national priority for the overwhelming majority of Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike. And both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders call for lifting the...
Are women getting the health care they need?
We know that women’s bodies are different from men’s. But, health care research often fails to consider sex differences in study design and analysis. Or, the research overlooks sex...
Medicare covers depression screenings
Depression can be crippling, disrupting people’s daily lives and normal functioning. But it is generally treatable if diagnosed. Depression is a common condition for older adults, too often...
Health plans may discriminate against people with costly...
One great advantage of Medicare is that it has one risk pool that includes people with fewer health care needs and people with more needs. And, everyone pays the same premium. It does not...
Health plan networks limit access to care
One of the biggest problems with health insurance companies is that they generally offer health plans that limit coverage to doctors and hospitals in their networks. And, too often their networks of...
Medicare for all, the Sanders proposal
Bernie Sanders is calling for Medicare for all. He says, “If the goal of health-care reform is to provide comprehensive, universal health care in a cost-effective way, the only honest...
How young is your heart?
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control indicates that most Americans have hearts that are “older” than they are. Their hearts could be older because they smoke...
How to avoid medical debt
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation report reveals the many ways the healthcare marketplace for people under 65 is designed to promote medical debt. People with insurance as well as those without...
Financial incentives not improving quality in hospitals
Since October 2012, the federal government has been using financial incentives to reward or penalize hospitals based on the quality of their care. A recent GAO report reveals that these financial...