Among a plethora of zany US public policies that won’t die is pharmaceutical companies’...
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UnitedHealth accused of preventing nursing home residents from...
UnitedHealth stock has fallen precipitously in the last few months. And, its stock continues to...
House reconciliation bill would push millions off Medicaid
Last week, the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill...
Will older Americans get the long-term care they need?
As Americans age, an increasing number of Americans will need long-term care. But, the availability...
More people are claiming their Social Security early
Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits earns you 25 percent more income each...
Avoid private equity-owned hospitals
Private equity firms are buying up hospitals, and the consequences for patients who use these...
Justice Department investigating UnitedHealth for Medicare...
The Justice Department’s health-care fraud unit is investigating UnitedHealth for Medicare...
Republican Josh Hawley argues against Medicaid cuts
As Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri argues in a New York Times op-ed, Republicans in Congress are...
2025: Access to mental health care worsens
It’s not unusual for health insurance to cover $11 on a $125 mental health visit, reports O...
Medicare Advantage costs likely to increase significantly
Andrew Witty just stepped down as CEO of UnitedHealth. UnitedHealth’s stock price has dropped...