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Championing Consumer Freedom in Health Care
Conservatives can win the health care debate, but they must first know where they are going.
Biden Targets Personal Medical Debt Bankrupting Americans
As part of the larger battle to cut health costs, President Biden wants to help Americans avoid medical debt, the leading cause of bankruptcy in the US.
Whistleblower Complaint Calls for Investigation Into Biden's Taxes
The complaint claims that the President of the United States owes at least $127,000 in back taxes and violated federal tax laws.
Medicare Users Can Now Get Free At-Home COVID Tests at Pharmacies
Medicare beneficiaries will be able to receive eight tests every month at participating pharmacies and health care providers for the duration of the pandemic.
Fox News Host Confronts Rick Scott Over Proposed Tax Hike in Election Year
When the GOP senator claimed John Roberts was using a "Democrat talking point," the Fox News host pushed back, saying, "No, no, it's in the plan."
Senate Approves U.S. Postal Reform, Paving Way for Continued 6-Day Service
A 2006 law placed the U.S. Postal Service billions of dollars in debt. This new bill helps eliminate that debt, but at least one senator says the USPS needs more changes to be financially secure.
Doctor Guilty in $19M Fraud Used Dialysis, Blood Clot Patients in Scheme
The guilty vascular surgeon often billed insurers for procedures never even conducted, court documents show.
Rep. Thomas Massie's Specious COVID-Medicare Argument Draws Ire on Twitter
Massie said that because many Medicare recipients died of COVID, people shouldn't support Medicare for All. Many others pointed out his flawed reasoning.
Medicare Will Limit Coverage for Alzheimer's Drug That Has $28K Premium
A final decision into the CMS' limitations will be made in April.
Allow Biden's Healthcare Vaccine Mandate, Former Health Chiefs Urge SCOTUS
Biden's vaccine mandate for health-care workers affect about 10 million Americans.
Louisiana Allowing More Disabled Children to Get Medicaid Coverage
The new program is estimated to cost $54 million for the first year, with about $9.5 million coming from state dollars and the rest paid with federal financing.
Biogen Slashes Price of Its $56,000 Alzheimer's Drug After Criticism
Biogen announced the Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm will now cost patients $28,200 per year after doctors were hesitant prescribing the treatment due to costs.
Joe Manchin Has Just Handed Democrats a Nightmare Start to 2022
The West Virginia senator is continuing to hold up the Biden administration's ambitious Build Back Better plan, citing fiscal concerns.
Biden Administration Urged by Democrats to Lower Medicare Premium Hike
Most Medicare enrollees will see the premium taken from their Social Security checks, possibly taking a lot of seniors' 5.8 percent cost-of-living increase.
Boebert Calls GOP 'Swamp Creatures' For Helping Democrats Lift Debt Ceiling
The Colorado Republican said bipartisan efforts to raise the federal debt ceiling were "totally corrupt."
House Passes Defense Authorization Bill 363-70, Now Heads to Senate
The $768 billion defense bill will fund the U.S. military in the new year and also reform the military judicial system.
Bernie Sanders Asks Biden to Prevent Medicare Premium Hike
The premium increase is so Medicare will have a reserve prepared if the program formally grants coverage for the drug Aduhelm, Medicare said.
Medicare Expansion Top Priority for Voters But Cut From Biden's Plan
Adding dental and vision benefits to Medicare was one of the most critical aspects of the original Build Back Better plan for 52 percent of voters surveyed.
Medicare Expert: 3 Reasons to Avoid Enrolling in Medicare Advantage
There are legitimate reasons to consider the plans, but certain nuances are also a huge part of the conversation.
Bernie Sanders Questions 'Courage' of Congress as Spending Bill is Reduced
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the pharmaceutical industry and Congress on Tuesday for not regulating the price of prescription drug costs.
Manchin Says $1.5T Top-Line Spending Deal 'Should Be' Reached This Week
Manchin has opposed the proposal's efforts to expand Medicare, fund child care and fight climate change.
Sanders, Manchin Clash Over Medicare Expansion Days Before Bill Deadline
Senator Joe Manchin said on Monday that he would not support including Medicare expansion in the Democrats' spending bill.
FDA Rule Will Allow Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Cut the Cost for Buyers
The FDA proposal, if approved, would allow greater competition in the hearing aid market and lower prices as a result.
DOJ: Over $1.4B in Health Care Fraud Made Via Illegal Opioid, COVID Care
"The proceeds of the scheme were spent on luxury items, including vehicles, yachts and real estate," the DOJ said.
2 Wisconsin Senate Candidates Paid No Income Taxes
"Like millions of Americans, Lt. Gov. Barnes was a non-filer in 2018 as he committed himself to being a full-time candidate," Barnes' campaign manager said.
Medicare Expert: The Top 5 Medigap Plans Baby Boomers Don't Know About
There are options to maximize the effectiveness of your pension and Social Security income.
Medicare Funds to Be Exhausted in 2026, Social Security Benefits Cease 2034
"The finances of both programs have been significantly affected by the pandemic and the recession of 2020," trustees of the two programs said.
Biden Admin Should Expand Its Health Care Vaccine Requirement
The Biden administration announced that nursing homes receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid dollars will be required to vaccinate their staff.
Mother's Sick Son Forced to Wait Outside 'Overloaded' Indiana Hospital
Shirley Roys Dorbin's Facebook post amid surge of COVID hospitalizations in Indiana has been shared thousands of times.
No Medicare Funds for Nursing Homes if Workers Not Vaccinated, Biden Says
"Highly vaccinated nursing home staff is associated with at least 30 percent less COVID-19 cases among long-term care residents," Biden said.