Opinion: Could next year be the beginning of the end of traditional employer-sponsored health insurance?
From Michael Kolber; The Hill ~ Aug 20, 2019
Angry Your Doctor Won't Tell You What That Test Costs? You Should Be!
From Peter Ubel; Forbes ~ Aug 20, 2019
Ending Surprise Medical Bills: The Very Good, The Good And The Ugly
From John C. Goodman; Forbes ~ Aug 20, 2019
Nabriva prices two pneumonia antibiotic versions at over $200 per day
By Saumya Joseph; Reuters ~ Aug 19, 2019
Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amounts
By Linda A. Johnson & Nicky Forster; The Associated Press ~ Aug 19, 2019
One small drug, one giant leap for tuberculosis treatment
From Dr. Amesh A. Adalja; The Hill ~ Aug 17, 2019
Create your personal Medicare account
Via Greg Dill; Santa Monica Daily Press ~ Aug 17, 2019
Medicare must protect access to innovative treatments for seniors
From Kerri Houston Toloczko; The Hill ~ Aug 17, 2019
The price of a cup of coffee may be the answer to fixing Social Security
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Aug 17, 2019
Family healthcare spending now equals the cost of a new Harley-Davidson, report says
By Maureen Groppe; USA TODAY ~ Aug 16, 2019
Canada plots response to U.S. import plan after meeting with stakeholders
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Aug 16, 2019
Getting A Parent With Dementia The Best Long-Term Care For The Money
From Jay Newton-Small, ; Forbes ~ Aug 16, 2019
Elderly Bankruptcy Is On The Rise -- Here's Why
From Teresa Ghilarducci; Forbes ~ Aug 16, 2019
‘Apparent Coordinated Obstruction:’ Lawmakers Renew Investigation Of Generic Drugmakers’ Pricing
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 15, 2019
Trump health chief: Officials actively 'working on' ObamaCare replacement plan
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Aug 15, 2019
New PBGC Multi-Employer Insolvency Projections: Eh, Not So New After All
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Aug 12, 2019
Trump health official: Controversial drug pricing move is 'top priority'
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Aug 15, 2019
FDA warns consumers about the dangerous and potentially life threating side effects of Miracle Mineral Solution
U.S. Food & Drug Administration ~ Aug 12, 2019
Trump Administration Hits Brakes On Law To Curb Unneeded Medicare CT Scans, MRIs
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 14, 2019
Breaking Down The Basics Of HSAs
From Jamie Hopkins; Forbes ~ Aug 14, 2019
America is facing a pension crisis. Retirees will pay the price if we don't act now
By John Boehner & Joe Crowley; CNN Business ~ Aug 14, 2019
Chief Adviser On Prescription Drug Pricing To Quit HHS
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 13, 2019
Opinion: Private sector vs. Medicare? It's basically the same thing
By Ted Doolittle; The Hill ~ Aug 13, 2019
More Patients Are Getting Hit With Surprise Medical Bills, And The Price Tags Are Going Up, Too
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 13, 2019
Opinion: The Most Overlooked Way Medicare Beneficiaries Can Save On Drug Costs
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Aug 13, 2019
Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks To Let Medicare Patients Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
By Susan Jaffe; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 12, 2019
Here's What "Cutting" Social Security Benefits Actually Means
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 11, 2019
Congress is considering big changes to the way you retire. Here’s what could make the cut
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Aug 10, 2019
Opinion: Drug importation won't keep Big Pharma in check
From Margarida Jorge; The Hill ~ Aug 09, 2019
The Hidden Retirement Crisis: Older Americans' Debt
From Chris Farrell, NA; Forbes ~ Aug 09, 2019
Op-Ed: A smarter way to curb drug prices through imports
From Henry I. Miller & John J. Cohrssen; Los Angeles Times ~ Aug 05, 2019
7 Reasons Social Security Is in Big Trouble
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 09, 2019
Graham promises ObamaCare repeal if Trump, Republicans win in 2020
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Aug 08, 2019
Senate bill aims to protect taxpayers from costly drugs
By Andrew Siddons; Roll Call ~ Aug 08, 2019
Opinion: Senate's Prescription Drug Pricing Bill's Limited Impact On Drug Prices
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Aug 07, 2019
Shift to value-based payment will require new staffing mix for primary care, analysis finds
By Joanne Finnegan; FierceHealthcare ~ Aug 08, 2019
Medicare to cover expensive cancer cell therapies
By Deena Beasley; Reuters ~ Aug 07, 2019
Price Transparency - Again: Eating the Elephant In Little Bites
From Jeff Gorke; Forbes ~ Aug 07, 2019
Opinion: IRS Introduces New Tax Withholding Estimator To Help Taxpayers Avoid Surprises In 2020
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Aug 06, 2019
Companies are racing to dump their pension plans
By Jennifer A. Kingson; Axios ~ Aug 07, 2019
FDA says some data used to approve world's most expensive drug was faulty
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Aug 06, 2019
Why don't we pay congressional salary based on results?
By Former Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.); The Hill ~ Aug 06, 2019
PBGC projects improving single-employer program, insolvency for multiemployer one
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Aug 06, 2019
Financial Relief Available For Dementia Victims, Families Say Experts
From Ted Knutson; Forbes ~ Aug 06, 2019
Beware: Fake IRS Letters Are Making The Rounds This Summer
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Aug 06, 2019
American Kidney Fund Steered Financial Aid To Patients Of Its Two Biggest Corporate Donors, Lawsuit Claims
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 05, 2019
Association created for global study of pensions
By Robert Steyer; Pensions & Investments ~ Aug 05, 2019
Drugmakers Master Rolling Out Their Own Generics To Stifle Competition
By Jay Hancock & Sydney Lupkin; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 05, 2019
Opinion: The Democrats missed a big opportunity during the debates
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Aug 04, 2019
Working Americans Doubt Durability of Retirement Income, Growing Body of Research Finds
By Nick Fortuna; Barron’s ~ Aug 04, 2019
Trump administration considers September unveiling of healthcare plan: WSJ
By Katanga Johnson; Reuters ~ Aug 03, 2019
The biggest bull market ever — yet disaster looms for millions of retirees
By Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Aug 03, 2019
Cutting Interest Rates Hurts Retirees the Most
From Jamie Hopkins; Forbes ~ Aug 03, 2019
These pension plans are at risk of going broke. Now lawmakers need to agree on a fix
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Aug 02, 2019
Opinion: Recent breaches reaffirm it's time to modernize the Social Security Number
From Steve Grobman & James Lewis; The Hill ~ Aug 02, 2019
Opinion: Republicans' rendezvous with reality — their plan is to cut Social Security
From Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.); The Hill ~ Aug 02, 2019
Congress approves Trump-backed two-year spending, debt limit deal
By Richard Cowan; Reuters ~ Aug 01, 2019
The Social Security 2100 Act is critical for millennials and small business owners
From Alex Lawson & Kymone Freeman; The Hill ~ Aug 01, 2019
Opinion: Everyone’s Social Security Number Has Been Compromised. Here’s How To Protect Yourself.
From Suzanne Rowan Kelleher; Forbes ~ Aug 01, 2019
Beware, the IRS is eyeing your inherited money
By Bill Bischoff; MarketWatch ~ Aug 01, 2019
Trump And The Senate Make Significant Progress On Hospital Price Transparency
By Avik Roy; Forbes ~ Jul 31, 2019
Genetic-Testing Scam Targets Seniors And Rips Off Medicare
By Melissa Bailey; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 31, 2019
Senate Democrats to force vote on Trump health care moves
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jul 31, 2019
Drug industry lashes Trump for Canada importation plan
By Sarah Owermohle & Arthur Allen; Politico ~ Jul 31, 2019
Trump administration issues plan to allow imports of cheaper prescription drugs
By Peter Sullivan, The Hill – July 31, 2019
Does your small business still not offer a retirement plan? A new rule could change that
By Rebekah Tuchscherer, USA Today – July 29, 2019
The overarching theme of TrumpCare: more choice, less cost
From Dr. Marc Siegel; The Hill ~ Jul 30, 2019
Economists press Senate to save ACA's controversial 'Cadillac' tax
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 29, 2019
How Conflicted Is Your IRA Advisor?
From Bob Carlson; Forbes ~ Jul 30, 2019
Sears Retirees’ Life Insurance Payouts Could Be Just $135 Each
By Josh Saul; Bloomberg ~ Jul 30, 2019
Medicare pilot gives physicians access to patients' claims data
By Jessica Kim Cohen; Modern Healthcare ~ Jul 30, 2019
Opinion: Your Nurse Practitioner Will See You Now: How APPs Are Expanding Care Delivery
From Jeff Gorke; Forbes ~ Jul 30, 2019
If Senate fails on Secure Act, workers lose
From Susan K. Neely; The Hill ~ Jul 30, 2019
Doctor Alexa Will See You Now: Is Amazon Primed To Come To Your Rescue?
By Janet Rae-Dupree; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 29, 2019
Opinion: Congress and Wall Street can move disease research closer to treatments, cures
From Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) & Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) ; The Hill ~ Jul 29, 2019
Opinion: Congress, the administration, and the kidney community could dramatically transform kidney care
From Dr. Allen R. Nissenson; The Hill ~ Jul 29, 2019
Hurry up and wait: Docs say insurers increasingly interfere
By Tom Murphy; The Associated Press ~ Jul 29, 2019
Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Jul 28, 2019
Opinion: Despite GOP Lawsuit, Insurers Say Obamacare Having Best Year Yet
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jul 28, 2019
Rising National Debt Isn't as Big of a Problem for Social Security as You Might Think
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Jul 26, 2019
5 Social Security Changes in 2020 That Could Affect Your Take-Home Income
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Jul 28, 2019
Opinion: Did Trump just save ObamaCare? Final HRA Rule is a rare bipartisan win for American workers
From Joel White & Jack Hooper; The Hill ~ Jul 27, 2019
Pelosi Implores Dems To ‘Own August’ And Make It Impossible For Senate To Dismiss Bills On Health Costs, Drug Prices
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 26, 2019
Cummings plans to call pharma executives to testify about drug costs
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Jul 26, 2019
Senate Finance’s Sweeping Drug Prices Bill Moves Forward But It Has A Bumpy Path In Front Of It
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 26, 2019
Sen. Chuck Grassley: We can find areas of consensus when it comes to health care. Here's proof
From Sen. Chuck Grassley; Fox News ~ Jul 26, 2019
4 Ways to Keep Aging Family Members on the Mend and Out of the Hospital
From Jeff Bevis; Forbes ~ Jul 26, 2019
In the U.S., getting the right medicine after a heart attack may depend on where you live
By Linda Carroll; Reuters ~ Jul 26, 2019
Senators vow to bring transparency to drug pricing
By Josh Aaron Siegel; The Hill ~ Jul 25, 2019
Opinion: Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule: A win for patients, but out-of-pocket costs must be capped
From Marc Boutin; The Hill ~ Jul 25, 2019
Opinion: Congress Warms To Paying For Social Determinants And Health Industry Cheers
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jul 25, 2019
Opinion: Tax Increases to Fund Social Security Expansion Will Cut Medicare, Income Tax Receipts
From Andrew Biggs; Forbes ~ Jul 25, 2019
The Democratic plan for smaller paychecks
From Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) & Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) ; The Hill ~ Jul 25, 2019
Drug cost bill advances but GOP resistance spells trouble
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Jul 25, 2019
Trump Cooking Up A Sweeping Executive Order That Would Cut Drug Prices In Medicare’s Part D Program, Sources Say
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 25, 2019
No bipartisan consensus on shoring up Social Security
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 25, 2019
Today's Congressional Hearing Is A Huge Milestone In The Fight To Expand Social Security
From Nancy Altman; Forbes ~ Jul 25, 2019
Long-Awaited Drug Pricing Bill From Senate Finance Committee Would Cap Medicare ‘Part D’ Copays For First Time
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 24, 2019
Senate reintroduces multiemployer pension reform bill
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 24, 2019
Opinion: Congress Must Not Make Haphazard Changes to Existing, Bipartisan Drug Programs
From Doug Schoen; Forbes ~ Jul 24, 2019
Senate will not vote on bipartisan health costs bill before leaving for August
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 24, 2019
Public quality standards for biologic drugs promote transparency and competition — don't get rid of them
From Liam Sigaud; The Hill ~ Jul 23, 2019
Dream Of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well
By Michelle Andrews; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 23, 2019
FDA warns top marijuana company for making CBD health claims
By Carla K. Johnson; The Associated Press ~ Jul 23, 2019
Grassley gambles on drug price bill despite GOP doubts
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 23, 2019
Federal Judge Rules ‘Undeniable’ Benefits Of Expanding Short-Term Plans Outweigh ‘Minimal’ Negative Impact
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 22, 2019
Politicians Tackle Surprise Bills, but Not the Biggest Source of Them: Ambulances
By Sarah Kliff & Margot Sanger-Katz; The New York Times ~ Jul 22, 2019
Pelosi aide: Major bill to lower drug prices coming in September
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 22, 2019
Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
By Lauran Neergaard; The Associated Press ~ Jul 22, 2019
Medicare Aims To Study Treating Real Pain With Fake Medicine
From Steven Salzberg; Forbes ~ Jul 22, 2019
Opinion: With Seniors' Healthcare At Risk, Congress Cannot Strike Midnight Deal
From Doug Schoen; Forbes ~ Jul 21, 2019
Don't Slash Medicare In Last-Minute Budget Agreement
From Sally Pipes; Forbes ~ Jul 20, 2019
As pensions fail, Congress ponders, and career savings evaporate
By Laura Olson; The Morning Call ~ Jul 20, 2019
Federal judge upholds Trump's expansion of non-ObamaCare plans
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jul 19, 2019
The Basics Of Required Minimum Distributions With Your Retirement Account
From Jamie Hopkins; Forbes ~ Jul 19, 2019
Three Important Questions You Must Ask Your Aging Parents
From Robert Mauterstock; Forbes ~ Jul 17, 2019
IRS tax tips: 6 ways to stop cybercriminals from accessing your private information
By James Leggate; Fox Business ~ Jul 17, 2019
Common Medications Can Masquerade As Dementia In Seniors
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 18, 2019
strongFinding a path forward to end surprise medical billing>
From Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) ; The Hill ~ Jul 19, 2019
Trump’s DOL Pick Fought Fiduciary Rule
By Ross Snel; Barron’s ~ Jul 19, 2019
Study finds CMS' nixed change to Part D could have hindered drug accessibility
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 16, 2019
Democratic chair: Medicare negotiating drug prices not moving before August
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 16, 2019
Insurers Running Medicare Advantage Plans Overbill Taxpayers By Billions As Feds Struggle To Stop It
By Fred Schulte & Lauren Weber; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 16, 2019
Supreme Court takes fiduciary case for overfunded DB plan
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 16, 2019
Rick Scott: PhRMA hasn't provided 'a single answer' on lower drug prices
By Alex Gangitano; The Hill ~ Jul 15, 2019
Did Your Health Plan Deny You Care? Fight Back.
By Bernard J. Wolfson; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 15, 2019
Republicans make U-turn on health care
By Alexander Bolton; The Hill ~ Jul 14, 2019
These pension plans are at risk of going broke. Now lawmakers need to agree on a fix
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Jul 12, 2019
Why Is Healthcare So Expensive for Retirees?
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Jul 13, 2019
Opinion: Trump Scraps A Reform That Would Have Saved Patients Billions
From Sally Pipes; Forbes ~ Jul 12, 2019
Opinion: Price Transparency Will Deliver Real Results for Patients
From Josh Archambault; Forbes ~ Jul 12, 2019
DOJ Lawyers Try New Tricks To Undo Obamacare. Will It Work?
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 12, 2019
Opinion: Retirees/Workers Having Less Say In Protecting Pensions As M&As, Bankruptcies Happen Faster
From Ted Knutson; Forbes ~ Jul 12, 2019
PBMs Breathe Sigh Of Relief As Trump Kills Drug Rebate Proposal And Pharma Companies Become Next Likely Target
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 12, 2019
Medicare Must Keep A Closer Eye On Hospices And Nursing Homes That Put Patients At Risk
From Howard Gleckman; Forbes ~ Jul 12, 2019
Want to solve surprise medical bills? Listen to patients
From Vidor Friedman; The Hill ~ Jul 11, 2019
Medicare is rapidly running out of money: Alex Azar
By Julia Limitone; Fox Business ~ Jul 11, 2019
Grassley: Deal to lower drug prices moving forward 'very soon'
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 11, 2019
For Big Pharma, the revolving door keeps spinning
From Karen Hobert Flynn; The Hill ~ Jul 11, 2019
Trump signs executive order aimed at improving kidney disease treatment
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jul 10, 2019
Taking the 'surprise' out of medical billing
House committee OKs multiemployer pension reform bill
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 10, 2019
Don't miss the moment: Congress must capitalize on momentum to hold Big Pharma accountable
From Lauren Aronson; The Hill ~ Jul 09, 2019
Health Law On Trial (Again): How A Long-Shot Case Grew Legs And Now Looms As An ACA Threat And 2020 Election Issue
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jul 09, 2019
Opinion: The Financial Industry Preys on 401(k) Fees. It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way
By Dean Baker, Truthout.Org – July 8, 2019
GOP senators raise concerns over potential deal to lower drug prices
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jul 09, 2019
Appeals court panel grills Democratic defenders on constitutionality of Obamacare
By Nate Raymond; Reuters ~ Jul 09, 2019
Opinion: Taxing Inheritances Won’t Fix Social Security
From Rachel Greszler & Travis Nix; National Review ~ Jul 09, 2019
Trump's health care transparency order a positive step toward a true patient-controlled system
From David Balat; The Hill ~ Jul 08, 2019
Setting the record straight about America's multiemployer pension crisis
From Gene Kalwarski; The Hill ~ Jul 08, 2019
Congress returns to pressure to get spending deals done
By Paul M. Krawzak; Roll Call ~ Jul 08, 2019
Democratic group hits GOP attorneys general in six-figure ad campaign on ObamaCare
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jul 08, 2019
Trump misleadingly says prescription drug prices have gone down
By Zack Budryk; The Hill ~ Jul 07, 2019
Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costs
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Jul 07, 2019
Trump Plans Executive Order To Lower Drug Prices
By Rachel Stoltzfoos; The Daily Caller ~ Jul 05, 2019
Recent Executive Order Makes the Road to Increased Healthcare Transparency Unclear
By Cassandra Paolillo; JDSupra ~ Jul 03, 2019
Generics more expensive than branded drugs on Part D, study says
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 03, 2019
Opinion: Facebook Takes Action Against Misleading Healthcare Claims
From Emma Woollacott; Forbes ~ Jul 02, 2019
Drug prices in 2019 are surging, with hikes at 5 times inflation
By Aimee Picchi; CBS News ~ Jul 01, 2019
Trump has blessed states’ exploration of importing drugs. Will it catch on?
By Phil Galewitz, KHN; FierceHealthcare ~ Jul 01, 2019
Drug prices persistently rising despite Trump efforts
By Sarah Owermohle; Politico ~ Jul 01, 2019
Nancy Pelosi’s latest Medicare proposal would pass drug discounts to all consumers
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. ; CNBC ~ Jul 01, 2019
Raytheon sued over mortality tables used to calculate pension benefits
By Robert Steyer; Pensions & Investments ~ Jul 01, 2019
AmazonSmile Program to Benefit the American Retirees Education Program (AREF)