David Dayen writes for The American Prospect on key elements of health care reform, and he makes...
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2026: HIPAA and why you need a health care proxy
In 1996, 30 years ago, Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...
How to avoid ticks and what to do if you find one on you
Ticks appear to be everywhere this summer. If the dog isn’t bringing them into bed with you, the...
Help your loved ones understand your health needs and desires
As we age, we inevitably develop health conditions. But, we don’t always talk about them or...
People fill more prescriptions when they pay less for their drugs
After enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), people in Medicare Part D filled more...
High-deductible health plans leave millions of Americans in debt...
President Trump has proposed giving people money for health savings accounts that are attached to...
Community living for people with dementia can have tremendous...
Today, some 500,000 people in the US are diagnosed with dementia each year. Black Americans are...
2026: Five things to think about when choosing between...
The Annual Medicare Open Enrollment period began October 15 and ends December 7. If you have...
John Oliver explains Medicare and the dangers of Medicare...
John Oliver explains Medicare basics and the risks of enrolling in a Medicare Advanage plan, which...
Give up alcohol altogether, live longer
Today, there are more reasons than ever to give up alcohol altogether. Not only will doing without...