Planning ahead for a time when you may not be able to care for yourself means recognizing that...
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Multiple patents drive up drug prices
Many prescription drugs have patent protections that deliver monopoly pricing power to their...
To reduce risk of bankruptcy, plan ahead for retirement
A new survey by the Consumer Bankruptcy project reveals that a growing number of older adults find...
2019 Social Security benefits should rise, but checks may not
As a result of inflation, people on fixed incomes find that their incomes decline in value over...
Medicare for All is the only realistic way to rein in health...
My recent op-ed in the Washington Post explains why we cannot afford to live without Medicare for...
Guaranteeing coverage to people with pre-existing conditions...
According to a new Kaiser survey, a majority of voters say that a federal candidate’s...
People shouldn’t need to shop for health care
Austin Frakt reports on a new NBER study that finds that only one in 100 Americans shop for...
Public believes Trump’s drug plan will not lower drug...
The public wants the federal government to address prescription drug prices. President Trump has...
Doing away with drug rebates alone will not bring down drug costs
Pharmaceutical companies charge too much for their drugs. And, they probably charge more because...
How can a geriatric care manager help?
As people get older, they may need a wide range of health care services and supports. A geriatric...