It’s always wise to question your health plan if it denies coverage for your care or covers less than you expected. Improper denials or inadequate coverage appear all too common. The latest...
Diane Archer
Trans-Pacific Partnership-Related Bill Contains A Medicare...
New disturbing information has surfaced that the House Republicans’ trade adjustment assistance bill, which supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, contains a Medicare poison...
Many Americans billed for care they thought was covered
A new survey of Americans by Consumer Reports National Research Center reveals that nearly one in three insured Americans (30 percent) are billed for care they thought was covered; they receive bills...
Exercise! You can help your spouse
There are seemingly endless reasons to exercise. Exercise can help with balance. Exercise can lower your risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Exercise can even help you recover faster in...
New data on Medicare drug spending reveals Nexium is the biggest...
New 2013 data on Medicare drug spending from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services tells important story about drug costs and drug use among people with Medicare. You can learn about...
Do you need Medicare if you live abroad?
Medicare generally only covers care in the United States. And, Medicare premiums can add up quickly. So, if you plan to live abroad, do you need Medicare? The answer is a qualified yes. It depends...
Health caring for mom: Three ways to let your mom know you love...
Mother’s Day is the time to show your mom some serious love. But how? Most of us love flowers and chocolate. So, consider getting mom a little of both. What we really treasure, though, is the...
Three preventive care exams that every woman should get
Cancer rates are falling and fewer people are dying of cancer. To help detect cancer early, it’s important for women to get three cancer screenings regularly. And, because older adults are...
Beware: Unnecessary tests may do more harm than good
Beware of excessive testing by doctors. Many tests are unnecessary. And these unnecessary tests may do more harm than good. However, researchers are finding that some doctors, particularly doctors...
For good reason, public not focused on health plan quality and...
A new Kaiser poll shows that Americans are not focused on health plan quality and price information when making health care choices. Only a tiny fraction of Americans say that they use this...