Medicare’s Open Enrollment Is Open Season for Scammers
Federal officials say complaints are rising from seniors tricked into buying policies, either without their consent or lured by questionable information.
Kaiser Health Hews
As Workers Struggle, Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits
In a recent survey, Kaiser Family Foundation found that many employers have ramped up mental health and other benefits to provide support for their workers during uncertain times.
Uninsured In Republican States Would Win Big In Democrats’ Plan
Nearly two-thirds of those in the coverage gap live in one of three Republican-controlled states, and hospitals fear loss of funding.
Texas Providers See Increased Interest In Birth Control Since Near-Total Abortion Ban
Once they learned about the new law, patients seemed to rush to get on birth control, providers say.
Despite Restraints, Democrats’ Drug Pricing Plan Could Still Aid Consumers
Provisions in Democrats' Medicare prescription drug pricing crack open the door to reforms that could have dramatic effects, experts say.
Federal Ruling May Upend Gag Policy Affecting Health Care Workers
A federal appellate court ruled that the firing of a hospital employee violated the law, which could lead to a revision of policies barring workers from speaking publicly.
Hospitals Hostile To Biden Plan To Drop Medicare Age To 60
Dropping Medicare eligibility age to 60 from 65 would deprive hospitals of billions of dollars in revenue they now get from commercial insurance plans.
Affordable Care Act Once Again Before The Supreme Court
New Justice Amy Coney Barrett is wild card in deciding law's fate
Lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe Your Dentist Can Help
Dr. Huong Le spends an average of 45 minutes with each of her dental patients during their visits, so she gets to know them well, especially the older ones who come in more than twice a year.
