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For Prosecutors, Trump’s Clemency Decisions Were a ‘Kick in the Teeth’
Commutations in high-profile Medicare fraud cases have elicited anger among those who spent years pursuing complex prosecutions.
With New Majority, Here’s What Democrats Can (and Can’t) Do on Health Care
Senate control opens up new possibilities, but the party will still need to contend with arcane rules and the challenges of a narrow majority.
It’s Not Just You: Picking a Health Insurance Plan Is Really Hard
Most Americans make poor choices. So do most professional insurance brokers, a new study finds. But robots may help.
Becerra Supports ‘Medicare for All,’ and Could Help States Get There
Waivers can expand health care offerings without need for congressional approval, but the challenge will be how to pay for them.
After 4 Years of Trump, Medicare and Medicaid Badly Need Attention
Science and objective analysis need to be revived.
When Churches Rescue Americans From Crushing Covid
Churches are doing what politicians have been unable to do, rescuing Americans from crushing medical bills.
People Are Choosing Kidney Dialysis at H
A new Medicare program aims to increase the proportion of patients using home dialysis and receiving transplants.
Progress in Kidney Care Starts at Home
A new Medicare program aims to increase the proportion of patients using home dialysis and receiving transplants.
Medicare's Choices Have Grown, but Many Americans Don't Review Options
A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes
A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
The Court Is Taking On the Most Challenged Statute in Our History. Again.
This time, the issue is democracy, and the Supreme Court’s duty to leave political decisions to the elected branches of government.
Obamacare Is Back in Court. The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher.
This time, the issue is democracy, and the Supreme Court’s duty to leave political decisions to the elected branches of government.
Check in on Health Insurance Open Enrollment
If you’re shopping for health insurance this fall for coverage starting Jan. 1, start early and set aside a full day to learn about your options.
Dr. Philip Lee Is Dead at 96; Engineered Introduction of Medicare
As a top health official for Lyndon Johnson and a fighter for social justice, he used government money as a cudgel to compel hospitals to desegregate in the ’60s.
Dr. Philip Lee Is Dead at 96; Engineered Introduction of Medicare
As a top health official for Lyndon Johnson and a fighter for social justice, he used government money as a cudgel to compel hospitals to desegregate in the ’60s.
You’re Not Too Old to Talk to Someone
Studies have shown that older people do as well in psychotherapy as younger ones. But finding and affording therapy can prove difficult.
You’re Not Too Old to Talk to Someone
Studies have shown that older people do as well in psychotherapy as younger ones. But finding and affording therapy can prove difficult.
How Trump and Biden Differ on Health Care
Let’s look at where the candidates stand on pre-existing conditions, Medicare, Medicaid and more.
How Trump and Biden Differ on Health Care
Let’s look at where the candidates stand on pre-existing conditions, Medicare, Medicaid and more.
UnitedHealth Ships Flu Kits to Medicare Recipients
Under MedAdvantage plans, the major insurer is sending packages including Tamiflu and coronavirus tests to those considered especially vulnerable to Covid and the flu.