Roni Caryn Rabin reports for The New York Times on the increase in rates of colorectal and breast cancer and a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research that finds a possible link...
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Beware of medical devices that the FDA has recalled
David Hilzenrath reports for KFFHealth News on how defective medical devices end up remaining in use. Even when the FDA sends out notices about medical devices that can cause serious injuries or even...
Need a hearing aid? Look no further than your AirPods
If you’re not hearing quite as well as you used to and would like some help, you might not have to look any further than your iphone AirPods. Apple claims its new technology will improve...
Who should take Leqembi, an Alzheimer’s drug?
After years of review, the FDA approved Leqembi—lecanemab–for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. So, now, Medicare covers this drug. But, it’s not clear if any of the 6.5 million Americans...
How much of their revenue do Medicare Advantage insurers spend...
You likely do not know that the corporate health insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans are required to spend at least 85 cents of every dollar they receive from the federal government on...
24 health systems drop their Medicare Advantage contracts
When Congress passed legislation allowing corporate health insurers to offer Medicare benefits, our representatives may not have appreciated that the new law would effectively be increasing...
To protect older adults and people with disabilities, Congress...
To promote health equity, meaningful choice, competition between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as to protect older adults and people with disabilities, Congress should...
Project 2025 would push everyone with Medicare into Medicare...
Project 2025 is the brainchild of The Heritage Foundation and a roadmap for the Republicans if Donald Trump is elected President. If implemented, Project 2025 would push everyone with Medicare into...
Don’t trust TV drug ads
Elisabeth Rosenthal writes for KFF Health News about why you should not trust drug ads on TV. Ignore the celebrity endorsements by Lady Gaga and others; they won’t tell you about a better less...
If Congress doesn’t rein in insurers, they will have...
Jakob Emerson reports for Becker’s about big changes coming to Medicare Advantage in 2025. Emerson suggests that for-profit corporate health insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans are...