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Caregiving has become increasingly common, challenging and costly
We are an aging population. And, caring for older adults is costly. Not surprisingly, family...
Confirmed: Private insurance is full of ugly surprises
Thank god that Medicare regulates provider rates for older and disabled Americans and gives people...
Coronavirus: What will your COVID-19 test cost you?
If you’re under 65, you can face surprise bills for COVID-19 testing if you’re not...
It’s time Medicare covered dental care
This piece was first published in the Health Justice Monitor. Medicare and Dental Coverage KFF July...
UnitedHealth Group profits by restricting people’s coverage
This post was originally published in the Health Justice Monitor. UnitedHealth Group Earnings: What...
2021: Programs that lower your health care costs if you have...
Medicare only covers about half of a typical person’s health care costs. So, even with Medicare...
It’s time to stop overpaying Medicare Advantage plans
This article was originally posted on the Health Justice Monitor. It shows that many Medicare...
How should we pay physicians?
There is not, and there will never be, a perfect system for paying health care providers. Capitated...
Death and debt by deductibles
Note: This post was originally published on The Potter Report. Congrats, America! Earlier this...