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At 50, Medicare and Medicaid Face the Challenge of Pricey Drugs
Medicare and Medicaid turned 50 last week. Middle age. It’s fair to say both programs are feeling...
Three big differences between a private Medicare fee-for-service...
Today, just as 50 years ago, when President Johnson signed Medicare into law, traditional Medicare...
Unite with doctors to advocate for lower cancer drug prices
Last week, in an article for Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a group of 118 distinguished doctors united...
If your Medicare drug plan refuses to cover your medications...
Too often, pharmacists are unable to fill prescriptions for people with Medicare because their Part...
John Oliver: Tobacco companies suing countries to push smoking
John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are making more money than ever, even though Americans...
Medicare begins rating home health agencies
Much like surgeons, home health agencies are not created equal. To help people better compare...
In its 50th year, Medicare remains vital, a national treasure:...
Thanks in no small part to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the 2015 Medicare Trustees Report...
Medicare proposes to pay for advance care planning
In a newly released proposed rule, Medicare is proposing to pay for individuals to talk to their...
45 states receive failing grades on health care price...
At the same time that many people are arguing that people need to take greater responsibility for...