Americans Deserve to Retire With Dignity. Here’s How We’d Help Them Do It.
From U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) & Ben Cardin (D-Md.); Barron’s ~ Feb 27, 2020
One Of Nation’s Largest PBMs Express Scripts May Be Hit With Subpoena Over Failing To Provide Insulin Price Info
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 27, 2020
Top Republican Wants to Stop House From Pursuing Wall Street Tax
By Laura Davison; Bloomberg ~ Feb 27, 2020
Opinion: How auto insurers use your nondriving habits to raise prices
By Kayda Norman, NW; The Associated Press ~ Feb 26, 2020
Supreme Court backs Intel plan participant in statute of limitations case
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Feb 26, 2020
Opinion: dwIt’s Time To End Social Security Opt-Outs For Everyone
From Elizabeth Bauer; Fortune ~ Feb 26, 2020
Opinion: Taking care of loved ones shouldn’t be so taxing
By Evan Preston; Roll Call ~ Feb 24, 2020
Here’s how to appeal higher Medicare premiums
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ Feb 25, 2020
Here’s how to reduce the taxes on your Social Security benefits
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Feb 25, 2020
What states are doing to combat rising prescription drug prices
By Andis Robeznieks; AMA ~ Feb 24, 2020
FDA approves drug that lowers cholesterol in a new way
By Linda A. Johnson; The Associated Press ~ Feb 22, 2020
Revocable Living Trusts Can Help Your Heirs Avoid Probate. Here’s How They Work.
By Cheryl Winokur Munk; Barron’s ~ Feb 22, 2020
Medicare’s Private Option Is Gaining Popularity, and Critics
By Mark Miller; The New York Times ~ Feb 21, 2020
Companies in pharmaceutical supply chain develop system to track counterfeit drugs
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Reuters ~ Feb 21, 2020
The US has a primary care shortage — scope of practice reform can help
From Robert Orr; The Hill ~ Feb 21, 2020
Opinion: 3 Actions Congress Can Take to Reduce Drug Prices
From Dhruv Khullar & Peter B. Bach, MD ; Harvard Business Review ~ Feb 21, 2020
Study: People skip Parkinson's, Alzheimer's meds as prices rise
Dennis Thompson, Health News Day – Feb 20,19
Age may affect healthcare treatment decisions
By Amy Norton, HDN; United Press International ~ Feb 20, 2020
How the Drug Lobby Lost Its Mojo in Washington
By Brody Mullins and Stephanie Armour, WSJ – Feb 19,2020
Opinion: Populist attacks on the pharmaceutical industry are dangerous and dumb
From Charles Sauer; The Washington Examiner ~ Feb 19, 2020
Why health care transparency is complicated and how it can be fixed
From Soroush Saghafian; The Hill ~ Feb 19, 2020
Analysis: Who Profits From Steep Medical Bills? The People Tasked With Fixing Them.
By Elisabeth Rosenthal; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 19, 2020
POLITICO-Harvard Poll: Health care costs are top priority heading into elections
From Adam Cancryn; Politico ~ Feb 19, 2020
Pelosi Tries To Bridge Gap Between Sides Of ‘Surprise Medical Bills’ Debate, But Falls Short Of A Breakthrough
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 18, 2020
Obtaining health care in the appropriate setting is crucial for older patients
From Dr. Cameron Gettel; The Hill ~ Feb 18, 2020
What the candidates aren’t telling you: America’s heading for a tax on the middle class
By Shawn Tully; Fortune ~ Feb 18, 2020
Why a Medicare payment change is causing home health agencies to cease services
By Morgan Haefner; Becker’s Hospital Review ~ Feb 17, 2020
The Secure Act Requires Your 401(k) Statement to Show Monthly Retirement Income. You Could Be in for a Surprise.
By Nick Fortuna; Barron’s ~ Feb 17, 2020
There’s Nearly $100 Billion in Missing Money, and It’s Easier Than Ever to Claim. Here’s How.
By Debbie Carlson; Barron’s ~ Feb 15, 2020
Opinion: Multiemployer pensions take center stage in 2020
From Ross Marchand; The Washington Examiner ~ Feb 12, 2020
Azar Grilled About Administration’s Lack Of A ‘Replacement’ Plan For ACA If It’s Overturned By Supreme Court
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 14, 2020
Column: The truth about 'greedy' seniors and the 'war' between generations
From Mark Miller; Reuters ~ Feb 14, 2020
Prices for those in employer plans went up in 2018—but growth is slowing: study
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ Feb 13, 2020
Free tax filing has confused many Americans. Here’s help.
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Feb 12, 2020
Social Security: Here’s what Trump’s proposed budget could mean for your benefits
By Aimee Picchi; USA TODAY ~ Feb 13, 2020
When Your Doctor Is Also A Lobbyist: Inside The War Over Surprise Medical Bills
By Rachana Pradhan; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 12, 2020
US survey finds smaller decline in medical bill worries
By Tom Murphy; The Associated Press ~ Feb 12, 2020d
Analysis/Opinion: AARP, United Healthcare and CVS keep prescription drug prices higher for seniors
From James L. Martin & Saul Anuzis; The Washington Times ~ Feb 11, 2020
One Defensive Strategy Against Surprise Medical Bills: Set Your Own Terms
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 11, 2020
Half-Truths And Medicare Advantage Commercials
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Feb 11, 2020
Surprise surgery bills happen even when patients plan ahead
By Lisa Rapaport; Reuters ~ Feb 11, 2020
Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut About A Trillion Dollars From Medicaid Programs, ACA Subsidies
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 11, 2020
One In Four Cancer Survivors Can’t Afford Their Medical Care–And We’re Blaming The Wrong People
From Peter Ubel; Forbes ~ Feb 11, 2020
Opinion: It's time to seat public trustees for Social Security and Medicare
From Charles P. Blahous III & Robert Reischauer; The Hill ~ Feb 11, 2020
Trump Eyes Drug-Price Cuts After His Health-Care Record Is Attacked
By Josh Wingrove & Riley Griffin; Bloomberg ~ Feb 10, 2020
White House Budget Director Doubles Down: Trump’s 2021 Budget Won’t Cut ‘Social Security And Medicare’
By Christian Datoc; The Daily Caller ~ Feb 10, 2020
Trump’s proposed $4.8 trillion budget will seek cuts to Medicare, Medicaid
Steep cuts to social-safety-net programs, and hikes for defense, to be proposed
By Kate Davidson & Andrew Restuccia; MarketWatch ~ Feb 09, 2020
Opinion: Proposed Changes To Social Security Disability Insurance Could Undermine Your Retirement Security, Even If You’re Not Currently Disabled
From Elena Botella; Forbes ~ Feb 09, 2020
The Stretch IRA Strategy Is Largely Gone. Here Are 5 Alternatives to Consider.
By Cheryl Winokur Munk; Barron’s ~ Feb 08, 2020
Attorney general thinks US should buy controlling stake in Nokia, Ericsson
This is how the US can keep pace with Huawei, says Bill Barr.
By Nathan Ingraham; Engadget ~ Feb 06, 2020
Trump's push to reduce drug prices in State of the Union boosts hope for action this year
By Jayne O'Donnell; USA TODAY ~ Feb 06, 2020
Ex-HHS chief threatens to vote 'no' on surprise medical billing measure
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Feb 07, 2020
Patients Stuck With Bills After Insurers Don’t Pay As Promised
By Lauren Weber ; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 07, 2020
Opinion: The best way to fix Social Security
From Sita Slavov & Chris Gagin; The Hill ~ Feb 07, 2020
In State Of The Union, Trump Calls For Action On Drug Prices, Surprise Billing And Promises To Protect Health Care
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 05, 2020
Beyond Burnout: Docs Decry ‘Moral Injury’ From Financial Pressures Of Health Care
By Melissa Bailey; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 04, 2020
The shortage of physicians can be deadly for patients
From Dr. Meeta Shah; The Hill ~ Feb 04, 2020
TONI KING: Opinion: Medicare marketing overwhelms 65-year-old
From Toni King; Houston Chronicle ~ Feb 04, 2020
This word describes Social Security — but not everyone wants to hear it
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Feb 04, 2020
Opinion: Nurse Practitioner Ranks Soar, Fueling Need For More RNs
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Feb 03, 2020
Why Home Health Care Is Suddenly Harder To Come By For Medicare Patients
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Feb 03, 2020
Meet the new IRS tax form specially designed for people 65 and older
Yes, it has larger type than the traditional Form 1040
By Bill Bischoff; MarketWatch ~ Feb 03, 2020
Who's Really Paying for Your Social Security Benefits? Some are worried that their money will run out. Here's the real answer.
By Dan Caplinger; The Motley Fool ~ Feb 03, 2020
Senior Discounts, It Turns Out, Aren’t as Lucrative as We’ve Been Led to Believe
By Neal Templin; Barron’s ~ Feb 02, 2020
5 Questions to Ask the Person Doing Your Taxes
By Kailey Hagen; The Motley Fool ~ Feb 02, 2020
Preeminent Hospitals Penalized Over Rates Of Patients’ Injuries
By Jordan Rau; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 31, 2020
Seven Simple Ways To Boost Your Heart Health
By Noma Nazish; Forbes ~ Jan 31, 2020
Democratic candidates should rally around Social Security instead of attacking each other
From Max Richtman; The Hill ~ Jan 31, 2020
Social Security Is Safe From Trump (And Whoever Succeeds Him)
Neither party has the political will to cut benefits for retirees.
From Ramesh Ponnuru; Bloomberg ~ Jan 31, 2020
Conservative groups call on Trump administration to scrap looming drug price move
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jan 30, 2020
Healthy Americans’ Mask Hoarding Creating Shortages For Medical Professionals Who Actually Benefit From Them
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 30, 2020
Hospital Star Ratings Get Refresh Despite Pushback From Industry That Methodology Is Flawed
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 30, 2020
Opinin: How to Protect Your Bond Investments From Inflation and Interest-Rate Threats
By Gail MarksJarvis; Barron’s ~ Jan 30, 2020
Appeals Court Won’t Review Ruling Endangering Obamacare
By Laurel Brubaker Calkins & Lydia Wheeler; Bloomberg ~ Jan 29, 2020
Study: Affordability remains a major problem despite insurance coverage gains from ACA
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jan 28, 2020
How to keep your retirement accounts safe
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 28, 2020
House Democrats to spend $1M on ads targeting GOP on drug pricing
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jan 27, 2020
WebMD ONE Senior: A Well-Being Solution for Today’s Seniors
Via “WebMD Health Services”; FierceHealthcare ~ Jan 27, 2020
Three Healthcare Trends To Watch In 2020
By Scott Nelson; Forbes ~ Jan 27, 2020
Opinion: It’s Been 10 Years Since The ACA Passed – What’s Been The Impact
From Rita Numerof; Forbes ~ Jan 27, 2020
18 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes
By Selena Maranjian; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 26, 2020
Opinion: How I Finally Learned To Stop Bleeding Money In Retirement
From Louise Nayer, NA; Forbes ~ Jan 26, 2020
Answers to Your Questions on Social Security and Retirement Coaches
By Nick Fortuna; Barron’s ~ Jan 26, 2020
Opinion: Trump’s dispute with Azar gives new life to drug pricing
By Sarah Karlin-Smith & Adam Cancryn; Politico ~ Jan 24, 2020
IRS: Don’t Rush To Take 2020 IRA RMDs, You Might Not Have To
By Ashlea Ebeling; Forbes ~ Jan 24, 2020
GE Health Stations and Servers Vulnerable to Cyberattack, FDA Warns
By Riley Griffin; Bloomberg ~ Jan 23, 2020
Trump Vows To Protect Social Security A Day After Hinting He Would Be Open To Cutting Entitlement Programs
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 24, 2020
Opinion: 2020 Election: Social Security Needs To Be Addressed
From Bob Blancato, NA; Forbes ~ Jan 24, 2020
Major Insurers Pledge $55 Million to Try to Lower Generic Drug Prices
By Katie Thomas; The New York Times ~ Jan 23, 2020
Patients Want A ‘Good Death’ At Home, But Hospice Care Can Badly Strain Families
By Blake Farmer; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 23, 2020
Opinion: Four Important Healthcare Questions For Retirees
From Joe Catanzarite; Forbes ~ Jan 23, 2020
Congress has welcome news for Americans saving for retirement
By Kent Conrad & James Lockhart; The Hill ~ Jan 23, 2020
Opinion: Who Stole My Pension? Book Provides Action Plan To Stop Pension Looting
From Edward Siedle; Forbes ~ Jan 23, 2020
Trump Suggests He May Be Open to Entitlement Cuts in Future
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Aamer Madhani, AP – Jan 22, 2020
Supreme Court Denies Request To Fast-Track Health Law Case Giving GOP Breathing Room Before Elections
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 22, 2020
Congress Should Not Forgo Suburban America’s Issues Amid Impeachment
From Sarah Chamberlain; Forbes ~ Jan 22, 2020
Trump Furiously Lashes Out At HHS Secretary About Not Doing Enough On Drug Prices, Health Care Issues
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 21, 2020
Opinion: The Medicare Part D Drug Plan Donut Hole Is Closed, What Does That Mean?
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Jan 21, 2020
Health System Is ‘Ill And Needs A Bold New Prescription,’ Major Doctor Group Says In Call For Single-Payer Model
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 21, 2020
Opinion: Why Inherited IRA Wealth Is Now Less “SECURE” And What To Do About It
From Alan Gassman; Forbes ~ Jan 20, 2020
Opinion: 2020 Due Dates For Tax Forms Like Your W-2 & 1099 - And What To Do If They’re Missing
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Jan 18, 2020
Conservative groups aim to sink bipartisan fix to 'surprise' medical bills
By Jessie Hellmann & Jonathan Easley; The Hill ~ Jan 19, 2020
The SECURE Act’s Major Changes That Impact Your 401(k) Plan: What To Know Now
From Brian Menickella; Forbes ~ Jan 17, 2020
After Stretch IRAs, What Retirement Breaks Could Congress Chop Next?
By Laura Saunders, Wall Street Journal, Jan 17, 2020
Opinion: 8 easy ways to keep your brain young — and improve your life
From Sabina Brennan; MarketWatch ~ Jan 18, 2020
Trump berates Azar over bad health care polling
By Nancy Cook, Dan Diamond & Adam Cancryn ; Politico ~ Jan 17, 2020
Opinion: Punishing pharmacy benefit managers won't reduce prescription drug prices
From Eric Schlecht; The Hill ~ Jan 18, 2020
Chose the Wrong Medicare Plan for 2020? Relief May Be Available
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 18, 2020
Social Security Scammers Are Trying a New Trick
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 18, 2020
Employers’ Dream Of Controlling Health Costs Turns To Workers’ Sleep
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 17, 2020
What The 2020s Have In Store For Aging Boomers
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 16, 2020
Opinion: Five big changes coming to health care in 2020
From Harry Greenspun & David Burik; MarketWatch ~ Jan 16, 2020
Do You Know How To Choose A Financial Advisor?
From Laura Stover Brand Contributor
Not getting the flu shot 'just not smart,' experts say
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Jan 15, 2020
U.S. Prices For Healthcare Services Far Outpace Peer Nations
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 15, 2020
Opinion: Does Medicare Pay For Long-Term Care? Don’t Make A Big Mistake!
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Jan 14, 2020
PBGC approves first post-MPRA multiemployer plan merger
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Jan 14, 2020
Everyone should be worried about Social Security and 401(k) plans — including the presidential candidates
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 14, 2020
The Price of 500 Prescription Drugs Have Gone Up This Year: What to Know
Via “Health News”; Healthline ~ Jan 13, 2020
The Boldest Healthcare Prediction For 2020: Business As Usual
From Robert Pearl, M.D. ; Forbes ~ Jan 13, 2020
Trump Administration Working On Plan To Tighten Eligibility Requirements For Disability Benefits With Focus On Age
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 13, 2020
The Secure Act Isn’t Only About Retirement
Via “Advisor News”; Barron’s ~ Jan 13, 2020
Supreme Court mulls fiduciary case for overfunded DB plan
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ Jan 13, 2020
Underfunded IRS struggles to send refunds, answer calls
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Jan 08, 2020
New Rules for Stretch IRAs and RMDs Have Raised Many Questions. Barron’s Found Answers.
By Carleton English; Barron’s ~ Jan 12, 2020
Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances.
By Cheryl Winokur Munk; Barron’s ~ Jan 11, 2020
Community Pharmacy Cheers SCOTUS Decision to Rule on States’ Authority to Regulate PBMs
National Community Pharmacists Association Press Release – Jan 10, 2020
Opinion: 3 Reasons to Never Try Detox Products
From Sophie Medlin; Forbes ~ Jan 10, 2020
High-Deductible Plans Jeopardize Financial Health Of Patients And Rural Hospitals
By Markian Hawryluk; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 10, 2020
Trump Administration Says Obamacare Lawsuit Can Wait Until After the Election
By Margot Sanger-Katz; The New York Times ~ Jan 10, 2020
3 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 10, 2020
How to File Your State and Federal Taxes for Free in 2020
By Kristen Doerer & Justin Elliott; ProPublica ~ Jan 10, 2020
Opinion: Lies, Damn Lies, And Drug Price Increases
From Wayne Winegarden; Forbes ~ Jan 09, 2020
Strategy Of Targeting Hard-To-Treat Patients Held Incredible Promise For Cutting Costs. Then Came The Data.
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 09, 2020
Here’s how much it may cost to retire in each state in America
By Catey Hill; MarketWatch ~ Jan 09, 2020
Group Aligned With GOP House Leadership To Pump $4M Into Fighting Pelosi’s Drug Pricing Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 08, 2020
Opinion: Reducing Drug Costs Is More Than Slashing Prices
From Dan Mendelson; Forbes ~ Jan 08, 2020
The Secure Act’s New Rules Are Causing a Lot of Confusion. We Answered Your Most Frequent Questions.
By Reshma Kapadia; Barron’s ~ Jan 08, 2020
Lawmakers Face Ever-Narrowing Window To Work On Big-Ticket Health Issues Before 2020 Election Politics Kick In
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 07, 2020
How non-compete clauses shackle physicians and hurt patients
From AnneMarie Schieber; The Hill ~ Jan 07, 2020
Even In First Year Without Individual Mandate, Health Law Marketplaces Were Stable And Profitable, Analysis Finds
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 07, 2020
SEC exams to prioritize retirement savers, market infrastructure
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ Jan 07, 2020
When The Cost For Care Is Too High Even For Those Who Have Coverage, Patients End Up Gambling With Their Health
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 06, 2020
Many older Americans skeptical of online reviews of doctors
By “HealthDay News”; United Press International ~ Jan 06, 2020
More than a third of U.S. healthcare costs go to bureaucracy
By Linda Carroll; Reuters ~ Jan 06, 2020
Opinion: Getting On The Right Side Of The New Retirement Rules
From Cyrus Purnell; Forbes ~ Jan 06, 2020
2020 Social Security Changes: Everything You Need to Know
By Dan Caplinger; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 04, 2020
Annual Ritual Of Drug Price Increases To Get More Political Scrutiny In 2020
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 04, 2020
Here Are the 3 Biggest Mistakes Retirees Make, and How to Avoid Them
By Debbie Carlson; Barron’s ~ Jan 04, 2020
Trump's efforts to make medical prices transparent are good for America
From Theo Merkel; CNN Business ~ Jan 03, 2020
The 2020 Health Care Fights Brewing On Capitol Hill: Surprise Medical Bills, Health Law’s Future, Vaping And More
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 02, 2020
Opinion: What Makes Fixing Multiemployer Pension Plans So Hard: The Discount Rate - Plus, A Compromise Proposal
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2020
Opinion: Money Can’t Buy You Health: Disconnection In U.S. Between Healthcare Spending And Population Health
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2020
Opinion: Somebody Stopped Paying Their Social Security Taxes Today
From Teresa Ghilarducci; Forbes ~ Jan 01, 2020
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