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NRLN Provides New “Report Card” Feature on Members of Congress
Patients Fend for Themselves to Access Highly Touted Covid Antibody Treatments
By JoNel Aleccia; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 20, 2021
Be Smart When Shopping For Additional Medicare Advantage Benefits
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Jan 20, 2021
Older Americans are sinking into debt—reversing the trend won’t be easy
By Chris Farrell; MarketWatch ~ Jan 20, 2021
Azar: Stockpile Of Vaccine Doses Does Not Exist
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 19, 2021
HHS Regulations With Enduring Impact On Pricing And Reimbursement Of Medical Services And Technologies
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 17, 2021
Some things we know about filing 2020 taxes
By Andy Uhler; Marketplace ~ Jan 18, 2021
Fauci: U.S. 'weeks away' from evaluating new vaccine candidates
By Daniel Uria; United Press International ~ Jan 17, 2021
With America's attention on COVID-19, drugmakers are raising US prices across the board
By Darrel Rowland; The Columbus Dispatch ~ Jan 14, 2021
How Safe Are Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccines? Here’s The Allergic Reaction Risk
From Bruce Y. Lee; Forbes ~ Jan 16, 2021
Concierge Medicine Has Boomed During Covid. Here’s How to Tell if It’s Right for You.
By Jessica Hall; Barron’s ~ Jan 16, 2021
Billionaire Mark Cuban Wants To Lower Drug Prices With Generics Startup
By Katie Jennings; Forbes ~ Jan 15, 2021
Will the New Congress Do Anything to Lower Drug Prices?
By Yuval Rosenberg; The Fiscal Times ~ Jan 15, 2021
Doctors’ offices contend with a deluge of requests for the vaccine.
By Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio; The New York Times ~ Jan 15, 2021
Report faults 'broken' system for insulin price spikes
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Jan 14, 2021
$226,566 in free retirement money is available for some Americans. Don't pass up the money if you're entitled to it
Via Motley Fool; Fox Business ~ Jan 15, 2021
Vaccination Disarray Leaves Seniors Confused About When They Can Get a Shot
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 14, 2021
Why BlackRock’s CEO Says the Retirement Crisis Is Getting Worse
By Leslie P. Norton; Barron’s ~ Jan 14, 2021
Health Insurance Firms Halt Donations To Some Lawmakers After Riot
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 13, 2021
AHIP Blasts Pharmaceutical Industry as Drug Prices Increase
By Kelsey Waddill; Healthpayer Intelligence ~ Jan 13, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines sit at hospitals as doctors, pharmacies await doses
By Emily Kopp; Roll Call ~ Jan 13, 2021
Opinion: What we know about which COVID vaccine you’ll receive
By Sy Mukherjee; Fortune ~ Jan 12, 2021
Many in U.S. nervous about seeking medical care due to COVID-19, survey says
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Jan 12, 2021
A Start-Up That Wants to Undersell the Drug Industry Raises Another $500 Million
By Josh Nathan-Kazis; Barron’s ~ Jan 11, 2021
Despite having intimate knowledge of the pain and death caused by the coronavirus, a surprising number of US healthcare workers are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
By Joshua Zitser; Business Insider ~ Jan 10, 2021
Opinion: After The Georgia Runoff What Tax Planning Should You Do NOW?
From Martin Shenkman; Forbes ~ Jan 10, 2021
JPMorgan, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway’s Health-Care Venture Dies. Costs Remain a Problem.
By Josh Nathan-Kazis; Barron’s ~ Jan 08, 2021
Loss Of Smell Or Taste May Signal Mild Covid Case, Study Finds
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 08, 2021
Atrial Fibrillation: What Does Medicare Cover?
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA; Healthline ~ Jan 08, 2021
Good News: Virus Immunity Appears To Last Long
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 08, 2021
Opinion: Social Security may get some help under a Democratic-controlled Senate — maybe
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 08, 2021
Congress Moves To Fix Medicare Enrollment, But Misses The Biggest Problem
From Howard Gleckman; Forbes ~ Jan 07, 2021
Didn’t get your relief payment yet? You aren’t alone
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Jan 07, 2021
What Are The New Capital Gains Rates For 2021?
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Jan 06, 2021
Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day
By Lauran Neergaard; The Associated Press ~ Jan 05, 2021
Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 05, 2021
Some taxpayers find relief payments sent to wrong account
By Sarah Skidmore Sell; The Associated Press ~ Jan 05, 2021
It’s the New Year, and pharma companies are already hiking prices for popular drugs
By Sy Mukherjee; Fortune ~ Jan 04, 2021
Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway health care venture to disband
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Jan 04, 2021
Opinion: How To Fix America’s Retirement Crisis: 10 Experts Weigh In
By Taylor Tepper; Forbes ~ Jan 04, 2021
Specialty Generics Face A Maze Of Perverse Incentives In Medicare Part D
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 04, 2021
Congress addressed surprise medical bills, but the issue is not resolved
From Mario H. Lopez; The Hill ~ Jan 04, 2021
US Drastically Off Vaccination Target: Only 4.2M Have Received Shot So Far
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Jan 04, 2021
Opinion: Eliminating Social Security provisions that reduce benefits for some state and local workers is not the way to help retirees
From Alicia H. Munnell; MarketWatch ~ Jan 04, 2021
Bold Prediction: General Motors Is the Next Apple Stock for Investors
By Travis Hoium; The Motley Fool ~ Jan 02, 2021
Court Injunction Temporarily Upends Most Favored Nation Policy To Lower Prices Of Medicare Part B Drugs
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2021
Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine
By Tommy Beer; Forbes ~ Jan 02, 2021
4 money lessons from 2020 to help you plan for a solid retirement in 2021
By Alessandra Malito; MarketWatch ~ Jan 02, 2021
Medicare For All May Die In 2021
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ Jan 01, 2021
Here’s Why Distribution of the Vaccine Is Taking Longer Than Expected
By Rebecca Robbins, Frances Robles & Tim Arango; The New York Times ~ Dec 31, 2020
No $2,000 Stimulus Check Bill as Senate Adjourns
Newsmax ~ Jan 01, 2021
Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start
By Bobby Caina Calvan & Michael Kunzelman; The Associated Press ~ Dec 31, 2020
Seniors face steep drug costs as Congress stalls on capping Medicare out-of-pockets
By Harris Meyer & Kaiser Health News; Fortune ~ Dec 28, 2020
Report: Major Pharmaceutical Companies Plan To Raise Prices On Over 300 Drugs Friday
By Nicholas Reimann; Forbes ~ Dec 31, 2020
Insurers lose multiyear lobbying fight over surprise medical bills
By Alex Gangitano; The Hill ~ Dec 31, 2020
Opinion: Social Security and Medicare: Key things to know in 2021
From Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Dec 31, 2020
How To Lower Your 2020 Taxes With Tax-Loss Harvesting
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Dec 30, 2020
Opinion: What will COVID-19 do to Social Security?
From Mark Hulbert; MarketWatch ~ Dec 30, 2020
The Challenges Of Prescription Pricing For Seniors In The U.S.
By Gregory Gurbikian; Forbes ~ Dec 29, 2020
White House wins ruling on disclosing health care prices
By Deb Riechmann; The Associated Press ~ Dec 29, 2020
Multiemployer Pensions Update: A Lump Of Coal In Their Christmas Stockings
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Dec 29, 2020
Federal government to fall short of planned 20M vaccinations before 2021
By Cassidy Morrison & David Hogberg; Washington Examiner ~ Dec 29, 2020
McConnell blocks Democrats’ attempts to boost relief checks to $2,000
By Jennifer Shutt; Roll Call ~ Dec 29, 2020
What Seniors Need To Know About The December Stimulus Package
From Elena Botella; Forbes ~ Dec 29, 2020
A Fifth COVID Vaccine Will Now Be Studied In The US
By Associated Press; Talking Points Memo ~ Dec 28, 2020
Stimulus Checks For Those Earning More Than $75,000/$150,000 - How It Works
From Alan Gassman; Forbes ~ Dec 28, 2020
House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
By Lisa Mascaro & Jill Colvin ; The Associated Press ~ Dec 28, 2020
Trump reverses on coronavirus stimulus deal, signs package he called a 'disgrace'
By John Fritze and Courtney Subramanian, USA Today – Dec 27, 2020
Could a Universal Social Security Benefit Actually Work?
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Dec 27, 2020
This retirement rule will be back with a vengeance in 2021
By Maurie Backmanm, TMF; Fox Business ~ Dec 26, 2020
Relief bill in Trump limbo arrives at Mar-a-Lago
By Tal Axelrod, The Hill – Dec 25, 2020
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe and Effective, but Key Questions Remain
By Bernard J. Wolfson; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 23, 2020
Federal judge blocks Trump administration drug pricing rule
By Brendan Pierson; Reuters ~ Dec 23, 2020
Insurance shoppers: Plan now to trim next spring’s tax bill
By Tom Murphy; The Associated Press ~ Dec 22, 2020
Demanding Bigger Stimulus Checks, Trump Stops Short Of Veto Pledge
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 23, 2020
IRS Reduces Minimum Withdrawal Amounts For IRAs And 401(k) Plans
From Steve Vernon; Forbes ~ Dec 23, 2020
Consumer relief: COVID bill to end ‘surprise’ medical bills
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Dec 22, 2020
Will Approved Vaccines Protect Against New Coronavirus Mutation?
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 22, 2020
Questions and answers about the second round of stimulus payments
By Naomi Jagoda; The Hill ~ Dec 22, 2020
Check Out These 10 Medicare Tips For 2021
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ Dec 22, 2020
Opinion: Social Security, Medicare Face Urgent Challenges in 2021
By Ginger Szala; ThinkAdvisor ~ Dec 22, 2020
Massive relief bill leaves some industries happy, others disappointed
By Alex Gangitano; The Hill ~ Dec 21, 2020
Who's Ready for Big Social Security Changes in 2021?
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Dec 21, 2020
Grassley, Hassan, Lankford Introduce Retirement Bill to Give Small Businesses More Flexibility
Senator Chuck Grassley News Release – Dec 18, 2020
Surprise medical bill prevention included in year-end legislative package
By Peter Sullivan, The Hill – Dec 20, 2020
Frontline Workers and People Over 75 Should Get Shots Next, CDC Panel Says
By Abby Goodnough & Jan Hoffman; The New York Times ~ Dec 20, 2020
GoodRx Is Quickly Expanding Into The Telehealth Market
From Sai Balasubramanian, J.D.; Forbes ~ Dec 20, 2020Sai Balasubramanian, J.D
Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Dec 20, 2020
Experts warn of fake delivery notices impersonating FedEx, UPS, Amazon
By Kaelan Deese; The Hill ~ Dec 19, 2020
Bernie Sanders and AOC Blasted by Democrat Senator for Putting Stimulus Bill at Risk
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ Dec 19, 2020
Here’s What People With Allergies Should Know About Covid Vaccines
By Katherine J. Wu; The New York Times ~ Dec 18, 2020
Big Pharma urges judge to block drug pricing rule tied to foreign governments
By Brendan Pierson; Reuters ~ Dec 18, 2020
Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over pandemic aid
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Dec 18, 2020
Vaccine Advisory Committee Votes Yes On Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine, FDA Authorization Could Come Soon
By Leah Rosenbaum; Forbes ~ Dec 17, 2020
Could AOC Derail the Second Stimulus Check With Demands for More Money? Could AOC's efforts to increase coronavirus stimulus checks backfire?
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ Dec 17, 2020
Lawmakers Promise Not to Leave Without Passing Stimulus Bill
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ Dec 16, 2020
Trump’s $200 Medicare Drug Cards Expected to Be Mailed Jan. 1
By Justin Sink; Bloomberg ~ Dec 15, 2020
AHA find fault in provider-friendly surprise medical billing deal that includes arbitration
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Dec 14, 2020
Congress Continues To Reach For Accord On Stimulus
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 14, 2020
Useful Or Youthful? What’s The Best Role For Retirees?
From Ken Dychtwald & Bob Morison; Forbes ~ Dec 14, 2020
Social Security Continues To Underpay Numerous Beneficiaries
From Bob Carlson; Forbes ~ Dec 14, 2020
Bipartisan $908B COVID-19 stimulus bill to be unveiled Monday: Sen. Manchin
By Aaron Feis; New York Post ~ Dec 13, 2020
Opinion: A ‘debacle’ — AARP slams entire nursing home establishment
From Brett Arends; MarketWatch ~ Dec 12, 2020
First shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sent out to states
By Daniel Uria; United Press International ~ Dec 13, 2020
CMS proposed rule aims to streamline prior authorizations and make data sharing easier
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Dec 11, 2020
Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine and Allergies: How Concerned Should You Be?
By Denise Grady; The New York Times ~ Dec 11, 2020
FDA Advisers Back Clearance for Pfizer’s Shot
By Anna Edney; Bloomberg ~ Dec 11, 2020
Lawmakers nearing deal to end ‘surprise‘ medical bills
By Susannah Luthi & Rachel Roubein; Politico ~ Dec 11, 2020
Wall Street Week Ahead: Georgia Senate elections threaten pillar of market rally
By Lewis Krauskopf; Reuters ~ Dec 11, 2020
Stocks extend losses as virus aid languishes in Congress
By Damian J. Troise & Alex Veiga; The Associated Press ~ Dec 11, 2020
What Your Social Security Increase Will Look Like In 2021
From John F. Wasik; Forbes ~ Dec 11, 2020
Trump Plan May Set Clock Ticking on Many Health Rules — Setting Off Alarms
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 10, 2020
Supreme Court rules that states can regulate pharmacy benefit managers
By Richard Wolf; USA Today ~ Dec 10, 2020
Lawmakers call for lowering health care costs to address disparities in pandemic
By Damare Baker; The Hill ~ Dec 09, 2020d
Here's proof that promises for health care are fraudulent
From Dr. Deane Waldman; The Hill ~ Dec 10, 2020
U.S. Senate vote on spending could slip to Friday, Pelosi suggests longer COVID-19 timeline
By Susan Cornwell & David Morgan; Reuters ~ Dec 10, 2020
Opinion: This $3,000 dog could be a perfect gift for Grandma Are robot pets the future of elder care?
From Brett Arends; MarketWatch ~ Dec 09, 2020
Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Dec 09, 2020
Preparations For Vaccine Distribution Begun
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 09, 2020
What Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Begin to Roll Out
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 09, 2020
How Medicare Premiums Eat Up Retirement Income
From John F. Wasik; Forbes ~ Dec 09, 2020
Stimulus update: Why the White House’s $916 billion proposal won’t fly
By Anne Sraders & Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Dec 09, 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic Puts Squeeze on Pension Plans
By Heather Gillers; The Wall Street Journal ~ Dec 09, 2020
A depleted workforce and no end in sight: An inside look at America’s ailing health care industry
By Erika Fry; Fortune ~ Dec 08, 2020
U.S. Healthcare Markets Lack Transparency; Stakeholders Want To Keep It That Way
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Dec 08, 2020
Opinion: America is subsidizing Europe's socialist medicine — with higher drug prices here
From Red Jahncke; The Hill ~ Dec 08, 2020
In Step Toward Approval, FDA Confirms Efficacy And Safety Of Pfizer’s Vaccine
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 08, 2020
Bipartisan fix for 'surprise' medical bills hits roadblock with powerful chairman
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Dec 08, 2020
Vaccine Czar Makes A Host Of Promises
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 07, 2020
Demand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated — And Fast
By JoNel Aleccia; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 07, 2020
House To Vote On One-Week Stopgap Spending Bill To Buy Time For Stimulus Deal
By Sarah Hansen; Forbes ~ Dec 07, 2020
Seniors' pattern of out-of-pocket co-pays says much about US healthcare
From Tal Gross; The Hill ~ Dec 07, 2020
Opinion: 3 reasons a trust may make sense for your family even though your name isn’t Trump, Gates or Rockefeller
From CD Moriarty; MarketWatch ~ Dec 07, 2020
Opinion: Many Americans don’t think Social Security and Medicare will be there for them
From Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Dec 07, 2020
Centrist senators express optimism their COVID-19 relief bill will become law
By Zack Budryk: The Hill ~ Dec 06, 2020.
Opinion: Not Everyone Needs to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance. Here Are Some Considerations.
By Neal Templin; Barron’s ~ Dec 06, 2020
Ready, Set, RMDs Are Back On Track For 2021
From Denise Appleby; Forbes ~ Dec 06, 2020
Drug industry trade groups sue Trump admin over drug pricing rule
By Carl O’Donnell, Michael Erman; Reuters ~ Dec 04, 2020
Time Is Running Out to Skip RMDs and Get 401(k) Coronavirus Hardship Withdrawals. Here’s How to Act to Minimize Future Taxes.
By Gail MarksJarvis; Barron’s ~ Dec 05, 2020
States and VA Department Work On Finalizing Vaccine Distribution Plans
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 04, 2020
Think Your Health Care Is Covered? Beware of the ‘Junk’ Insurance Plan
By Michelle Andrews; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 04, 2020
Opinion: Caring for our seniors during and after coronavirus
From Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), ; The Hill ~ Dec 02, 2020
Optimism growing for COVID relief bill as pressure builds
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Dec 03, 2020
Why America Is In Trouble – 20 Largest Federal Agencies Admit To $2.3 Trillion In Improper Payments Since 2004
From Adam Andrzejewski; Forbes ~ Dec 03, 2020
Every American Will Get A Paper Card As Proof Of COVID Vaccination
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 03, 2020
After UK’S Historic Move, FDA Defends Process For Approving COVID Vaccine
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Dec 03, 2020
Opinion: An absolutely genius proposal to fix Social Security
From Brett Arends; MarketWatch ~ Dec 03, 2020
We must act on lowering cost of prescription drugs
From Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.); The Hill ~ Dec 02, 2020
Know What's Changing With Medicare In 2021
By David Haass; Forbes ~ Dec 02, 2020
Opinion: Passing the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act will help protect elderly from criminals
From Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) ; The Hill ~ Dec 02, 2020
Opinion: Raising the required minimum distribution age for America's seniors
From Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) ; The Hill ~ Dec 02, 2020
There’s a proposal to pay Social Security benefits at a flat rate. Here’s how it would work
By MacKenzie Sigalos; CNBC ~ Dec 02, 2020
Long-Term-Care Residents and Health Workers Should Get Vaccine First, C.D.C. Panel Says
By Abby Goodnough; The New York Times ~ Dec 01, 2020
U.S. reveals rapid rollout plan for vaccine after record coronavirus surge
By Doina Chiacu; Reuters ~ Dec 01, 2020
Stimulus update: What the bipartisan senators’ $900 billion package does and doesn’t include
By Anne Sraders & Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Dec 01, 2020