Most older adults have limited savings. But, it’s estimated that seven out of ten older...
Health and financial security
John Oliver: Republicans are blocking access to health insurance...
In this video segment, John Oliver explains how the Supreme Court hurt millions of Americans by not...
Cutting edge small nursing homes: Green Houses
If you’re looking into nursing homes for yourself or someone you love, consider a Green...
Emergency room closures are hurting patient care
In the 13 years between 1996 and 2009, the number of emergency rooms has dropped more than 6...
Sen. Warren introduces law that would increase Social Security...
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act today. ...
To promote patient safety, hospitals and doctors should disclose...
Transparency in health care can be a powerful tool for ensuring patient safety. But, it is too...
Obama’s chief economic advisor is minimizing impact of...
There appears to be little or no chance that the Obama administration will use its final year in...
President’s nominee to head the FDA has strong ties to the...
President Obama has nominated Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, to head the Food and Drug...
Should you care whether a hospital employs its doctors?
A recent Kaiser Health News article notes that doctors who once practiced on their own are...
U.S. spends more per person on health with far poorer outcomes...
The Commonwealth Fund has just released its latest report on health care spending and quality. The...