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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

Moderna and Pfizer are already developing COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Do we need a third shot?
By Jaimy Lee; MarketWatch ~ May 30, 2021

Interest in CBD Is High. Regulatory Oversight Is Low. Seniors Should Be Careful.
By Jessica Hall; Barron’s ~ May 30, 2021

President's budget contains many tax proposals
By Alistair M. Nevius, J.D. ; Journal of Accountancy ~ May 28, 2021

Opinion: The time is now for action on Social Security
From Jeffrey R. Brown & Mark Duggan; The Hill ~ May 28, 2021

Biden’s $6T Budget To Push Health Initiatives, Social Infrastructure Spending
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 28, 2021

Biden’s $6T budget: Social spending, taxes on business
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ May 28, 2021

Column: Tax Hikes Alone Won’t Pay for Biden’s Budget Plan. The Bond Market Will Need to Pick Up the Slack.
From Randall W. Forsyth; Barron’s ~ May 28, 2021

Public option plan left out of Biden budget proposal
By Justine Coleman; The Hill ~ May 28, 2021

'SECURE 2.0' will modernize retirement security for the post-COVID American workforce
From John R. Dearie; The Hill ~ May 28, 2021

Social Security Is Rethinking How It Runs Customer Service After Covid
From Mark Miller; The New York Times ~ May 28, 2021

Covid Immunity May Last Years; Health Agencies Will Decide On Boosters
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 27, 2021

Sen. Murray, Rep. Pallone Launch Effort To Get Public Health Insurance Option
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 27, 2021

Column, Ask Larry: Will Congress Fix Social Security's Benefit Calculation Problems For People Born In 1960?
From Laurence Kotlikoff; Forbes ~ May 27, 2021

Opinion: Americans need a personal option for health care, not a public option
From Daniel Garza; Roll Call ~ May 26, 2021

Democrats announce plan to begin crafting public option insurance bill
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ May 26, 2021

Feds take down Medicare scams that preyed on virus fears
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ May 26, 2021

PhRMA files federal lawsuit to get rid of controversial Medicaid drug rebate rule
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ May 26, 2021

Earn less than $75,000? You may pay nothing in federal income taxes for 2021
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ May 26, 2021

Opinion: How Big Will The Raise For Social Security Recipients Be In 2022?
From David Rae; Forbes ~ May 26, 2021

Drug Quality “Trumps” Drug Pricing
From David Gortler; Forbes ~ May 25, 2021

Mask On, Mask Off: Americans Tackle Tricky Unlocking Guidelines
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 25, 2021

Business groups form coalition to oppose every tax hike proposal by Democrats
By Kevin Breuninger, Brian Schwartz; CNBC ~ May 25, 2021

As Hope Of Sweeping Health Initiatives Fade, Biden Looks To Build On ACA
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 24, 2021

Opinion: Drug prices are declining amid inflation fears
From Randall Lutter ; The Hill ~ May 24, 2021

Second Opinion(s) on Health Cost ‘Coverage’
By Nevin E. Adams, JD; ASPPA ~ May 24, 2021

Is Your Living Room the Future of Hospital Care?
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ May 24, 2021

Retirement reform is on track for Biden's signature 'hopefully this year': Rep. Kevin Brady
By Ben Werschkul; Yahoo!Finance ~ May 20, 2021

Opinion: Retirees wiped out, lose millions: SEC
From Brett Arends; MarketWatch ~ May 21, 2021

Congress Looks At Expanding Doctors’ Residencies
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 21, 2021

As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength, May Need Rehabilitative Services
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ May 21, 2021

Senators reintroduce bipartisan retirement security package
By Brian Croce; Pensions & Investments ~ May 21, 2021

JPMorgan Chase launches new health-care business after winding down Amazon-Berkshire venture
By Hugh Son; CNBC ~ May 20, 2021

Opinion: How a reformed FDA can speed up delivery of lifesaving drugs
From Lawrence J. McQuillan; The Hill ~ May 20, 2021

First vaccine boosters could be needed as soon as September, executives say
By Marina Pitofsky; The Hill ~ May 20, 2021

Medicare for 60-year-olds not guaranteed to be a better deal
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ May 19, 2021

45 Is The New 50: Experts Push For Lower Colon Cancer Screening Age
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 19, 2021

SECURE Act 2.0: 10 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings
By Jackie Stewart; Kiplinger ~ May 19, 2021

CMS again delays start date for rule that aims to speed up Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ May 18, 2021

Former FDA Head Gottlieb: 'By June, Nobody Is Going to Be Wearing Masks'
By Lynn Allison; Newsmax ~ May 17, 2021

Medicare-Covered Older Adults Are Satisfied with Their Coverage, Have Similar Access to Care as Privately-Insured Adults Ages 50 to 64, And Fewer Report Cost-Related Problems
From Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Karyn Schwartz, & Tricia Neuman; Kaiser Family Foundation ~ May 17, 2021

Column: Who is exempt from the 10-year rule when inheriting an IRA?
From Dan Moisand; MarketWatch ~ May 17, 2021

If We Want To Put The Pandemic Behind Us, We’ll Have To Crack Down On Vaccine Disinformation
From Enrique Dans; Forbes ~ May 16, 2021

It’s no game: Virtual reality could be health care’s next big thing
By Fortune Editors; Fortune ~ May 14, 2021

Don’t Celebrate Yet: Covid Cases Hit Reverse, Go Up Again
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 14, 2021

Opinion: Financial market transactions should not be taxed or restricted
From Tom Schatz; The Hill ~ May 14, 2021

Fully Vaccinated People Don’t Need Face Masks Indoors, CDC Says
Barron’s ~ May 13, 2021

Pelosi drug price plan threatened by centrist defections
By Alice Miranda Ollstein & Susannah Luthi; Politico ~ May 11, 2021

Medicare cost crunch raises questions in telehealth debate
By Lauren Clason; Roll Call ~ May 12, 2021

What To Do When You Notice Your Aging Parents Are Starting To “Slip”
From Carolyn Rosenblatt; Forbes ~ May 11, 2021

Opinion: Allow Medicare to negotiate on behalf of patients to lower drug prices
By Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) & David Mitchell; The Hill ~ May 12, 2021

The Medicare Plan Finder: Still A Work In Progress
From Diane Omdahl; Forbes ~ May 11, 2021

Medicare requiring nursing homes to report weekly vaccination statistics
By Justine Coleman; The Hill ~ May 11, 2021

The COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Cause Drastic Changes to Multiemployer Pension Plans, According to Segal Survey
Business Wire, Press Release ~ May 11, 2021

Out-of-Pocket Costs Go Up When Prescription Drug Prices Rise
By Dan Gray; Healthline ~ May 10, 2021

Walmart to acquire telehealth company MeMD as Amazon Care signs first customer
By Heather Landi; FierceHealthcare ~ May 07, 2021

What Will Healthcare Cost You in Retirement? Prepare to Be Shocked
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ May 08, 2021

What If You Need To Appeal A Social Security Decision? What’s Important
From John F. Wasik; Forbes ~ May 08, 2021

Opinion: Even Less Incentive For Pharma To Innovate Threatens Global Health & Our Economy
From Rita Numerof; Forbes ~ May 07, 2021

Opinion: COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to reimagine health care
From Shantanu Nundy &d Susan Blumenthal; The Hill ~ May 07, 2021

Opinion: Medicare beneficiaries can't wait for lower drug prices
From Amy Niles & Michael Ward; The Hill ~ May 07, 2021

Manchin Opposes Progressives' Plan to Lower Eligible Age For Medicare
By Jeffrey Rodack; Newsmax ~ May 07, 2021

Opinion: Biden’s tax plan would unravel 40 years of ‘trickle down’ orthodoxy
From Rey Mashayekhi; Fortune ~ May 06, 2021

Gillibrand touts legislation to lower drug costs: This idea 'is deeply bipartisan'
By Olafimihan Oshin; The Hill ~ May 06, 2021

CDC: Seniors falling results in 2.2 million ER visits a year
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press nternational ~ May 06, 2021

CDC Says Covid Could Be Under Control By July — But It Comes With A Big ‘If’
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 06, 2021

Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch
By Elisabeth Rosenthal; Kaiser Health News ~ May 06, 2021

4 Ways The Secure Act 2.0 Would Change Retirement Planning
From Kristin McKenna; Forbes ~ May 06, 2021

Rising out-of-pocket drug costs linked to increase in brand-name prices
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ May 04, 2021

Opinion: Beware Democrats Serving Tax-Free Lunches, Drinking Kool-Aid
From Larry Bel; Newsmax ~ May 05, 2021

Biden's capital gains tax hike: What it means for your taxes
By Michelle Meyers; CNET ~ May 04, 2021

Could SECURE Act 2.0 Fix The Retirement Crisis?
By Taylor Tepper; Forbes ~ May 05, 202

Herd Immunity Debate Flares As Experts Warn It Will Be Tough To Achieve
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 04, 2021

Masks Stay On For Summer Travelers: Federal Mandate Extended To Sept. 13
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ May 03, 2021

Democrats must find narrow path to curb high medicine prices
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ May 03, 2021

3 Changes to Social Security You Probably Didn't Know About
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ May 03, 2021

Social Security Sees Slowdown in Retiree Rolls Amid Covid Deaths
By Alexandre Tanzi; Bloomberg ~ May 03, 2021

Should you pay off your mortgage in retirement? Experts weigh in on whether to cut that debt
By Sarah O’Brien; CNBC ~ May 02, 2021

Five things to know about the coronavirus relief laws ahead of Tax Day
By Naomi Jagoda; The Hill ~ May 02, 2021

Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
By Tom Murphy; The Associated Press ~ May 02, 2021

Biden’s Special Obamacare Sign-Up Already A Boon To Health Insurers
From Bruce Japsen; Forbes ~ May 02, 2021

The Must-Read Biden Quote on Social Security
By Robin Hartill, CFP; The Motley Fool ~ May 02, 2021

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