Medicare
We Need to Reform America's Elder-Care System
Our country needs a new vision for elder care, one that provides more options for seniors and achieves a higher level of safety and quality in nursing homes.
Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Money Laundering Scheme
Pharmacy owners Peter Khaim and Arkadiy Khamov used emergency medical billing codes to obtain roughly $30 million from Medicare, the indictment alleged.
Don't Lower the Medicare Eligibility Age
Lowering the Medicare eligibility age would waste scarce taxpayer dollars on millions of disproportionately affluent Americans who already have health insurance.
What Better Start for Bipartisanship and Healing Than Lowering Drug Costs?
President Trump just issued an executive order lowering drug costs. Congress should follow his lead.
With Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed, Does John Roberts Still Matter?
The Supreme Court's move rightward makes the Chief Justice's role less relevant, but don't underestimate Roberts' ability to maneuver.
Trump Adviser Says Illegal Aliens Will 'Bankrupt Medicare' Under Biden Plan
"Joe Biden is saying his priority is illegal aliens," Stephen Miller claimed Saturday on Fox News.
When Will Trump's Drug Discount Cards Be Distributed?
While delivering a speech on healthcare in Charlotte, North Carolina, the president discussed his America First Healthcare Agenda and outlined a "historic plan to benefit our great seniors."
Trump's Top Medicaid Official Paid $3,400 in Taxpayer Funds for Podcast
An 18-month congressional investigation led by Democrats found that Medicaid official Seema Verma billed taxpayers more than $35 million for media consultants tasked with building her personal brand .
'Figure it Out': Tillis Staffer to Woman Who Can't Afford Health Insurance
Bev Veals, a three-time cancer survivor from Carolina Beach, recorded her call with a member of North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis' Washington, D.C., staff after she grew upset with his apparent lack of empathy.
Protesters With Guillotine Outside Jeff Bezos' House Call for Higher Wages
Chris Smalls said that the TCOEW's demands include increased wages, medicare, childcare, and more.
Georgia's Poorest Areas at Risk as Many Hospitals May Close Due to Pandemic
Rural hospital closures will force some of Georgia's poorest residents to travel more than 30 miles to seek health care.
COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Free for All Americans, Health Official Says
"We are not at all reducing the regulatory rigor with which we will evaluate and hopefully approve vaccines," the senior U.S. health department official told reporters.
Is Trump Defunding Social Security? Concerns Mount After Executive Order
"Trump announced that if he is re-elected he will permanently defund Social Security," Senator Bernie Sanders warned.
Hillary Clinton: Trump Going After Medicare, Social Security If Re-Elected
The former secretary of state said President Trump's executive actions Saturday made it very clear he intends on going after Social Security and Medicare if he's re-elected.
Schumer, Pelosi Dismiss Trump's Executive Actions: 'Not Even Workable'
The House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader both warned that President Donald Trump's Saturday executive actions won't work and ultimately take money from workers, Social Security and Medicare.
Bernie Sanders Proposes 60% Tax on Billionaires' Gains During Pandemic
"At a time of enormous economic pain and suffering, we have a fundamental choice to make," Senator Bernie Sanders wrote.
How to Lower Drug Prices Without Killing Research and Development
The pandemic has once again shined a bright spotlight on the vexing problem of rising drug prices.
43M Americans in Danger of Losing Health Insurance Amid Pandemic: Study
As unemployment has surged, Americans whose employment is often tied to their jobs will lose their current health care coverage.
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Support Expanding Medicaid, New Poll Shows
Eighty percent of Americans also support reforming the nation's health care system so no one pays more than 10 percent of income on insurance.
One in Seven Adults Would Avoid Coronavirus Treatment Due to Cost: Poll
"Seeking care when exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or when suspecting of having been infected by the coronavirus is a critical element in combating the outbreak," the Gallup report noted.
Nursing Home Had History of Alleged Violations Before 18 Coronavirus Deaths
A review of the New Jersey facility on a senior living review website called Andover Subacute and Rehab II a "horror show."
Biden Unveils Plan to Forgive Student Debt and Expand Medicare Eligibility
Biden on Thursday unveiled new plans on health care and education in an effort to unite the moderate and liberal wings of the Democratic party.
Seven Million Americans to Lose Health Insurance During Pandemic: Study
"The COVID-19 epidemic highlights the folly of tying health coverage to jobs," a co-author of the analysis told Newsweek.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus PAC Endorses Joe Biden, Cites DACA Program
"We know Trump is an existential threat to the health and economic well-being of our communities and all Americans and we cannot afford four more years of his reckless administration," the committee said on Friday.
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security: Trump Budget Slashes Campaign Promises
The budget, if enacted, would cut billions from the three safety-net programs over the next decade.
Emergency Doctor Confronts Mike Pence in Iowa Over Medicaid Cuts
In their encounter in Des Moines, Pence told the doctor he hadn't heard about the planned cuts.
Twitter Reacts to Trump Saying He's Open to Cuts in Medicare
After the president promised that he would work to avoid cutting Social Security and other programs, he now says he's "going to take a look" at cutting the programs.
Army Veteran Claims Prosthetic Legs Repossessed After VA Refused to Pay
Jerry Holliman, 69, said he was told to check with Medicare to cover the cost, but the paperwork said there would be a copay required.
Expanding Telehealth in Medicare Could Be Revolutionary
The goal: Every single American should have access to a doctor 24/7, from any location on the planet.