How Good Are Covid-19 Vaccines At Protecting Against The Delta Variant?
By Leah Rosenbaum & Katie Jennings; Forbes ~ Jul 27, 2021

President Biden Nominates an EBSA Head
By Nevin E. Adams, JD; ASPPA ~ Jul 27, 2021

Four senators call on Becerra to back importation of prescription drugs from Canada
By Justine Coleman; The Hill ~ Jul 27, 2021

Opinion: Congress Should Ensure a Better Medicare
By Bill Kadereit, Common Dreams, Jul 23, 2021

CDC Weighs Whether It’s Time To Tell Vaccinated To Mask Back Up
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 26, 2021

What Do Rising Prices Mean for Retirement Saving?
By John Iekel; ASPPA ~ Jul 26, 2021

Will Social Security Change the Way it Calculates Raises? Here's Why It Should
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Jul 25, 2021

For Older Adults, Home Care Has Become Harder to Find
By Paula Span; The New York Times ~ Jul 24, 2021

Walmart Is Rapidly Expanding Its Presence In Healthcare
From Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.; Forbes ~ Jul 23, 2021

Doctors Divided Over Use of Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug
Via HealthDay; Newsmax ~ Jul 23, 2021

CDC Warns Of ‘Pivotal Moment’ As Delta’s Rise Threatens More Deaths
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 23, 2021

The future of doctor visits is in telemedicine
By Abbie Alford; CBS8 ~ Jul 23, 2021

Medicare Expansion: A Gift to the Relatively Wealthy
From Sally Pipes; Newsmax ~ Jul 23, 2021

G-fees,’ pension smoothing on the table for infrastructure offsets
By Peter Cohn & Lauren Clason; Roll Call ~ Jul 23, 2021

Virus Cases Surge Across US, Nearly Tripling Over 2 Weeks
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 22, 2021

Bill to bolster women’s retirement security reintroduced
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 22, 2021

IRS sends out another 2.2 million $1,400 stimulus checks
By Chris Morris; Fortune ~ Jul 22, 2021

Empower snaps up Prudential’s retirement business for $3.6 billion
By Rob Kozlowski; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 21, 2021

CPPI Statement on Survey Evidence of Increasing Online Rx Purchasing
CPPI Press Release – Jul 21, 2021

Though Millions Are at Risk for Diabetes, Medicare Struggles to Expand Prevention Program
By Harris Meyer; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 21, 2021

Will Congress Change How The Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Is Calculated?
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Jul 21, 2021

Covid Again Shows Its Domino Effect As Cases Soar, Deaths Rise, Economy Hit
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 20, 2021

Federal government’s rescue plan for multiemployer pensions falls flat, critics say
By Eleanor Laise; MarketWatch ~ Jul 20, 2021

Biden’s July Executive Order Includes Drug Pricing Provisions. But Will They Do Enough?
By Victoria Knight; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 19, 2021

CMS proposes increasing penalties for hospitals not meeting price transparency rule
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 19, 2021

With pandemic worsening in US, surgeon general worried
By Jay Reeves; The Associated Press ~ Jul 18, 2021

Opinion: Necessary or Not, Booster Shots Are Probably Coming

From Elisabeth Rosenthal; The New York Times ~ Jul 18, 2021

Surgeon General Warns Against ‘Urgent Threat’ Of Health Disinformation
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 16, 2021

Hospital ‘Trauma Centers’ Charge Enormous Fees to Treat Minor Injuries and Send People Home
By Jay Hancock; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 16, 2021

House Panel Advances $120B HHS Budget Bill; Senate Spending Deals On Uncertain Ground
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 16, 2021

Opinion: Scientists are demystifying aging — funding could add decades to our lives
From Matt Kaeberlein; The Hill ~ Jul 16, 2021

Acting FDA Chief Says Agency May Have Mishandled Aduhelm Approval
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 15, 2021

Opinion: Don’t Make Young Americans Pay For Medicare Expansion
From Ben Ritz; Forbes ~ Jul 15, 2021

Progressives Won’t Give Up On ‘Medicare At 60’ In Budget Package
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jul 15, 2021

Skynova Poll: 88 Percent Fear Rising Inflation Under Biden
By Eric Mack ; Newsmax ~ Jul 15, 2021

Yellen predicts 'several more months of rapid inflation'
By Zachary Halaschak; Washington Examiner ~ Jul 15, 2021

Democrats Roll Out $3.5 Trillion Budget to Fulfill Expansive Agenda
By Jonathan Weisman & Emily Cochrane; The New York Times ~ Jul 14, 2021

Senate budget deal to provide new funding for Medicare, Medicaid, ObamaCare
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 14, 2021

Bill Would Boost Social Security COLA
By “Net Staff”; ASPPA ~ Jul 13, 2021

How Big Will The Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Be For 2022
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Jul 14, 2021

J&J Vaccine Gets Additional Warning For Neurological Syndrome Risk
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 13, 2021

Employer and health groups push Congress to pass drug price revamp
By Justine Coleman; The Hill ~ Jul 13, 2021

As Congress Wrestles With Plans to Expand Medicare, Becerra Says Any One Will Do
By Julie Rovner; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 13, 2021

ERISA Is Your Father’s Oldsmobile
From Sarah Keohane Williamson; Forbes ~ Jul 13, 2021

There’s new leadership at the Social Security Administration. Here’s why some retirement advocates applaud the move
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Jul 13, 2021

Biden Issues Orders On Drug Prices, Billing And Hospital Mergers
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 12, 2021

FDA to warn on potential Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine link to rare disorder, report says
By Kayla Rivas; Fox News ~ Jul 12, 2021

Medicare evaluating coverage for $56,000 Alzheimer’s drug
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar & Matthew Perrone5; The Associated Press ~ Jul 12, 2021

Opinion: Progressives should know a financial transaction tax would hurt average Americans
From Mario H. Lopez; The Hill ~ Jul 12, 2021

What inflation could mean for ETFs
By Jessica Mathews; Fortune ~ Jul 12, 2021

Opinion: Will COVID Cause Social Security To Run Out Of Money Faster?
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Jul 12, 2021

Update On The Multiemployer Pension Plan Bailout: New Regulations Finally Unveiled
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Jul 11, 2021

Successful, educated, but now destitute—why the problem of senior poverty in America should scare you
By Joe Seldner; MarketWatch ~ Jul 10, 2021

Opinion: Washington setting drug prices would be a disaster for American health care
From Brian Blase; New York Post ~ Jul 10, 2021

Opinion: Finally, a conservative plan to fix America's broken health care system
From Justin Haskins; The Hill ~ Jul 10, 2021

Effort to Decipher Hospital Prices Yields Key Finding: Don’t Try It at Home
By Bernard J. Wolfson; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 09, 2021

Biden orders agencies to look at hospital consolidation, costs of drugs and hearing aids
By Lauren Clason & Niels Lesniewski; Roll Call ~ Jul 09, 2021

The Health 202: Expansions could be coming to Medicare
By Paige Winfield Cunningham; The Washington Post ~ Jul 09, 2021

Dominant Delta, Other Variants Prompt Testing Debate For Breakthrough Cases
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 08, 2021

FDA narrows use for controversial new Alzheimer's drug after criticism
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Jul 08, 2021

Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
By Lauran Neergaard; The Associated Press ~ Jul 08, 2021

Tooth loss increases dementia risk in older adults, study finds
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Jul 08, 2021

Death Rates Dipping For Some Of The Most Common Cancers
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 08, 2021

Column: Biden's Totalitarian COVID Plan Should Scare Everyone
From Michael Dorstewitz; Newsmax ~ Jul 07, 2021

Delta Now Responsible For More Than Half Of New US Covid Infections
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 07, 2021

SCOTUS Tosses Out The Site-Neutral Payment Appeal, A Victory For Value-Based Care
From Rita Numerof; Forbes ~ Jul 07, 2021

Medicare Would Save $2.6 Billion Buying Some Generic Drugs At Costco Prices, Researchers Find
By Graison Dangor; Forbes ~ Jul 06, 2021

Insurers And Providers Brace For Tricky Fallout From Surprise Billing Law
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 06, 2021

Column: Rising drug prices continue to hit seniors
From Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Jul 06, 2021

Biden to zero in on Delta variant as U.S. approaches 160 mln COVID-19 vaccinations
By Jeff Mason; Reuters ~ Jul 06, 2021

Commentary: The pandemic boosted telehealth—but the future of health care is still in-person
From Oliver Kharraz; Fortune ~ Jul 06, 2021

Stop The Bid To Expand Medicare
From Sally Pipes; Forbes ~ Jul 06, 2021

71% of Americans are worried Social Security will run out of money in their lifetimes. Why experts say that won’t happen
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Jul 06, 2021

Progressives ramp up Medicare expansion push in Congress
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 05, 2021

These telemedicine companies are changing the future of doctor visits
By Tawanda Scott Sambou & Natalia V. Osipova; CNN Business ~ Jul 04, 2021

The States Are Not United When It Comes To Healthcare For Seniors
From Sara Zeff Geber; Forbes ~ Jul 03, 2021

Surprise billing rule also strikes down insurer ED policies
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 02, 2021

Facebook Being Investigated Over Spread Of Vaccine Misinformation
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 02, 2021

Biden Administration Moves To Implement Law Targeting Surprise Bills
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 02, 2021

Opinion: Democrats' Healthcare Plan Is About Control, Not Solutions
From Jared Whitley; Newsmax ~ Jul 01, 2021

White House Takes Steps On Veteran Mental Health, Surprise Bills, Infrastructure
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 01, 2021

Senator Wyden Outlines Proposed Drug Pricing Reforms
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jul 01, 2021

U.S. Proposal for 15% Global Minimum Tax Wins Support From 130 Countries
By Liz Alderman, Jim Tankersley & Eshe Nelson; The New York Times ~ Jul 01, 2021

Hospitals to Biden: Don't touch relief funds or restore sequester cuts to pay for infrastructure
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jun 30, 2021

Desperate for Home Care, Seniors Often Wait Months With Workers in Short Supply
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 30, 2021

Walmart to offer own low-cost brand of insulin
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Jun 29, 2021

Opinion: Medicare must clear patient access to Alzheimer's treatments
From George Vradenburg; The Hill ~ Jun 29, 2021

Joe Biden’s Silent War On Seniors
From Chris Jacobs; Daily Caller ~ Jun 28, 2021

Inflation Could Bite into Retirement Savings
By Stephen Miller, CEBS; SHRM ~ Jun 30, 2021

Biden Backtracks On Veto Threat On Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Following Republican Outrage
By Joe Walsh; Forbes ~ Jun 26, 2021

Onetime backer of drug pricing bill turns foe
By Peter Cohn; Roll Call ~ Jun 28, 2021

CMS proposes significantly expanding ACA open enrollment period
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ Jun 28, 2021

Heartbreaking Stories’: Biden Administration Urged To Tackle Medical Debt
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 28, 2021

How Deceptive Campaign Fund-Raising Ensnares Older People
By Shane Goldmacher; The New York Times ~ Jun 26, 2021

EXPLAINER: Dental, vision and hearing benefits for Medicare
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Jun 26, 2021

Inflation Greets Retirees Emerging From the Pandemic. Here’s How to Prepare.
By Gail MarksJarvis; Barron’s ~ Jun 26, 2021

Opinion: Hospital compliance with price transparency rule would spur an affordability revolution
From Cynthia A. Fisher; The Hill ~ Jun 26, 2021

Study says cancer blood test accurate enough to screen for disease
By Zarrin Ahmed; United Press International ~ Jun 25, 2021

Fate Of Infrastructure Deal Intertwined With Reconciliation Bill Featuring Health Care Funding
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 25, 2021

Coverage Gap, SECURE 2.0 Focus of House Hearing
By Ted Godbout; ASPPA ~ Jun 25, 2021

Substandard generic drugs are flooding the US market and putting all Americans at risk
By Rosemary Gibson, Fox Business – Jun 25, 2021

‘We have a deal’: Biden announces infrastructure agreement
By Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak & Lisa Mascaro; The Associated Press ~ Jun 24, 2021

Billionaires Or Corporations: Big Talk On Taxes Ignores How Little They Pay
From Erik Sherman; Forbes ~ Jun 24, 2021

CVS cut 72 drugs with 'hyperinflated' prices from its formulary last year
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ Jun 22, 2021

CDC Not Yet Ready To Recommend Covid Booster Shots For All
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 24, 2021

Eli Lilly to apply for accelerated approval of unproven Alzheimer's drug
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Jun 24, 2021

‘Horrific Decrease’: US Life Expectancy Tumbles By Nearly Two Years
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 24, 2021

Adult Covid Deaths Are Now ‘Entirely Preventable,’ Walensky Says
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 23, 2021

FDA Pulls Back Curtain On Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Process In Wake Of Uproar
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 23, 2021

Experts urge SECURE Act 2.0 passage at House hearing
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ Jun 23, 2021

Butch Lewis Brings No Good News for Contributing Employers
By Jackson Lewis PC: JD Supra ~ Jun 23, 2021

With inflation spiking, will Social Security be able to keep up?
By Ilana Polyak; BenefitsPRO ~ Jun 23, 2021

Amazon Continues Its Bold Expansion Into Healthcare, As AWS Launches A New Healthcare Accelerator
From Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D. ; Forbes ~ Jun 22, 2021

Deaths Among Medicare Patients In Nursing Homes Jumped 32% Last Year
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 22, 2021

Hospitals, Insurers Invest Big Dollars to Tackle Patients’ Social Needs. After years of testing, the evidence is mixed that these efforts work.
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 22, 2021

Opinion: Saving Social Security will be far harder this time than it was in 1983
From Brenton Smith; MarketWatch ~ Jun 22, 2021

Senate Finance chair releases principles for lowering prescription drug prices
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jun 22, 2021

Senate Dem Leaders Seek to Add Vision, Dental to Medicare
By Eric Mack; Newsmax ~ Jun 21, 2021

Here are 3 Medicare surprises that can cost you thousands every year
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ Jun 21, 2021

Despite campaign promises, 60% could see tax increase under Biden proposals
By Michael Lee; Washington Examiner ~ Jun 20, 2021

Prescriptions alone cost us $5,000 a month: How the health care system fails working Americans
By Mary Gatta; MarketWatch ~ Jun 19, 2021

After 11-Year Battle Over ACA, Is Health Law Here To Stay?
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 18, 2021

Medicare No Longer Covers Pricey Brain-Cancer Therapy
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 18, 2021

To Healthcare Industry’s Delight, Supreme Court Saves Obamacare Once Again
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jun 17, 2021

The Fate Of Biden’s Corporate Tax Hikes May Rest On Who Voters Think Pay Them
From Howard Gleckman; Forbes ~ Jun 17, 2021

Biden Scrapping Trump Plan To Shift 340B Discounts on Insulin, Epi-Pens
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 16, 2021

CDC Starts To Guide Doctors On How To Treat Long Covid
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 16, 2021

PBGC ‘To-Do’ List: Work on Benefits, Penalties and More
By John Iekel; ASPPA ~ Jun 16, 2021

Does Biden tax plan affect those with income below $400,000? It depends on your frame of reference
By Greg Iacurci; CNBC ~ Jun 15, 2021

Where Hospital-At-Home Programs Are Heading After Last Year's Boom
By Ashish V. Shah; Forbes ~ Jun 14, 2021

Lost 401(k) accounts and pensions: How lawmakers want to fix the problem
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ Jun 14, 2021

Bill would permanently expand telehealth services
The Associated Press ~ Jun 13, 2021

To curb drug prices, Democrats still seeking a balance
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Jun 12, 2021

Billionaire tax leak deals Biden blow in getting GOP support for IRS funding
By Zachary Halaschak; Washington Examiner ~ Jun 12, 2021

Financial Decision Making Worsens With Age. Here’s How to Help Your Future Self.
By Neal Templin; Barron’s ~ Jun 12, 2021

Doctor on Call? Lawmakers Debate How Much to Pay for Phone Appointments
By Rachel Bluth; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 11, 2021

Mark Cuban: ProPublica 'not being honest' about taxes on wealthy
By Thomas Moore; The Hill ~ Jun 10, 2021

Medicare copays for new Alzheimer’s drug could reach $11,500
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar & Matthew Perrone; The Associated Press ~ Jun 10, 2021

Opinion: Biden Tax Tidal Wave Will Be Retirement Nest-Egg Wipeout
From Clara Del Villar ; Newsmax ~ Jun 10, 2021

Treasury Department sends out another 2.3 million $1,400 stimulus checks
By Chris Morris; Fortune ~ Jun 10, 2021

AHA urges UnitedHealthcare to roll back new emergency department coverage policy
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ Jun 09, 2021

Prescription drug prices increased twice the inflation rate of US economy in 2020, AARP report finds
By Taylor Avery; USA Today ~ Jun 08, 2021

The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
By Jesse Eisinger, Jeff Ernsthausen & Paul Kiel; ProPublica ~ Jun 08, 2021

Senate crafts Pelosi alternative on drug prices
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jun 09, 2021

Congress wants to make more changes to the U.S. retirement system. Here’s what’s in play
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ Jun 09, 2021

Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Is Approved by the FDA. The Price? $56,000 a Year.
By Josh Nathan-Kazis; Barron’s ~ Jun 07, 2021

Opinion: The good, the bad and the ugly of the Biden budget
From Maya MacGuineas; The Hill ~ Jun 06, 2021

Biden wants $14 billion for the Social Security Administration. The funding could help customer service
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Jun 07, 2021

Yellen Won a Global Tax Deal. Now Comes the Hard Part.
By Alan Rappeport; The New York Times ~ Jun 06, 2021

Opinion: Biden's massive budget proposal leaves the nation fiscally vulnerable
From Maya MacGuineas; The Hill ~ Jun 06, 2021

3 Reasons Social Security Isn't As Unreliable As You Think
By Kailey Hagen; The Motley Fool ~ Jun 06, 2021

Biden turns to Obama to help boost health care enrollment
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar & Aamer Madhani; The Associated Press ~ Jun 05, 2021

Higher RMD Age, Higher Catch-Up Limits Highlight Lawmakers’ Retirement Proposals
By Daisy Maxey; Barron’s ~ Jun 05, 2021

Opinion: The cost of 'tax and spend'
From Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) ; The Hill ~ Jun 05, 2021

US businesses struggle to fill jobs even as hiring picks up
By Christopher Rugaber; The Associated Press ~ Jun 04, 2021

CMS Does Not Have To Collect 2021 Data For Medicare Star Ratings: Judge
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 04, 2021

FDA Weighs Approval of a Lucrative Alzheimer’s Drug, but Benefits Are Iffy
By Harris Meyer; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 04, 2021

Biden's 2022 budget re-ups prospect of Medicare drug pricing negotiations
By Fraiser Kansteiner; FiercePharma ~ Jun 04, 2021

Most in U.S. have little understanding of palliative care, study finds
By Zarrin Ahmed; United Press International ~ Jun 04, 2021

Expanding Health Coverage Is Top Priority For New Head Of Medicare/Medicaid
By Julie Rovner; NPR ~ Jun 03, 2021

Doctors Tell How to Make the Most of Your Telehealth Visits
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 02, 2021

A Shot Of Pfizer And A J&J Booster? US To Study Mixing Vaccines
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 02, 2021

Obamacare Prices Continue To Slide As ACA’s Big Day Looms In Supreme Court
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 02, 2021

Opinion: This Ominous Warning From Moderna Could Shake Up the COVID Vaccine Market
By Keith Speights; The Motley Fool ~ Jun 02, 2021

Biden Moves Slowly On Canadian Drug Importation
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jun 01, 2021

How Amazon, JPMorgan, and Berkshire Hathaway took on America’s health care system—and lost
By Erika Fry; Fortune ~ Jun 01, 2021