At both the federal and state levels, there is a growing interest in telemedicine. But how is it...
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People with Medicare still forced to go without critical...
We need to expand Medicare so that it covers all essential medical costs. Today, people with...
People with Medicare typically spend over $4,000 for care
Most people look forward to enrolling in Medicare. After all, traditional Medicare gives you a...
Lowering health care costs, drug prices, top policy priorities
A new Kaiser Family Foundation health tracking poll shows continuing strong bi-partisan support for...
Medicare covers alcohol screenings and counseling
Older adults are too often binge drinkers, which can lead to memory loss, difficulty balancing and...
Help for people getting long-term care
It’s not clear when Congress will enact legislation that helps ensure everyone in America...
Telehealth services do not save money
Over the last several years, there has been significant investment in telehealth...
Heart health and cardiovascular care
Heart health can mean the difference between a good quality of life as we age and one with serious...
High-deductible health plans mean high risk
In a recent opinion piece for Stat news, Ashish Jha, M.D., describes his struggle ensuring the...
ACA reduces medical divorces
Among the Affordable Care Act’s many benefits, it’s common knowledge that it has...