Study: Private insurers pay 2 1/2 times what Medicare does for hospital services
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Sep 18, 2020

Fewer Americans say they would take a COVID-19 vaccine compared to four months ago
By Jessie Hellmann; The Hill ~ Sep 18, 2020

White House Abandoned HHS Plan To Mail Masks To Every American In April
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 18, 2020

A Pandemic Upshot: Seniors Are Having Second Thoughts About Where to Live
By Judith Graham; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 18, 2020

Opinion: How To Spend Less In Retirement: Fewer Lattes Or The Big Cut?
From Richard Eisenberg; Forbes ~ Sep 18, 2020

Trump says feds poised to start distributing coronavirus vaccine next month
By Seth McLaughlin & Tom Howell Jr.: The Washington Times ~ Sep 16, 2020

Trump Surprises GOP Lawmakers With Call For Larger Stimulus Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 17, 2020

Column: There’s A New Tax Form - With Some Changes - For Freelancers & Gig Workers
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Sep 16, 2020

Opinion: Long-term care insurance: There’s no good alternative
From Howard Gold; MarketWatch ~ Sep 16, 2020

A Second Stimulus Check May Be in the Cards After All
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Sep 16, 2020

For 401(k) and IRA Holders, Sept. 30 Is Key Deadline for Beneficiary Designations
By Daisy Maxey; Barron’s ~ Sep 16, 2020

Trump order on drug prices faces long road to finish line
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Sep 14, 2020

Bipartisan Group Tries To Break Up Stimulus Logjam With $1.5T Proposal
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 15, 2020

With No Legal Guardrails for Patients, Ambulances Drive Surprise Medical Billing
By Laura Ungar; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 14, 2020

Trump’s New Executive Order Could Cut How Much Medicare Pays For Drugs
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 14, 2020

Multiemployer plans get tiny reprieve in latest PBGC report
By Hazel Bradford; Pensions & Investments ~ Sep 14, 2020

Pfizer CEO: Chances 'quite' good will know by October if vaccine works
By Daniel Uria; United Press International ~ Sep 13, 2020

Trump says he has signed new executive order to lower drug prices
By Doina Chiacu; Reuters ~ Sep 13, 2020

Fauci Urges Americans To ‘Hunker Down’ To Fight Virus In The Fall
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 11, 2020

Commentary: Retirement Plans Need to Keep Their Promises. We Make Sure They Do.
From Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson; Barron’s ~ Sep 11, 2020

Dem report: Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs
By Matthew Daly & Anthony Izaguirre; The Associated Press ~ Ep 109, 2020

Opinion: More executive orders will not make medicines cheaper
From Raymond J. March; The Hill ~ Sep 10, 2020

Vaccine Safety Will Not Be Undercut By Politics, Administration Experts Pledge
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 10, 2020

Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Sep 10, 2020

Rival Vaccine Makers Band Together For Safety Pledge
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 08, 2020

AstraZeneca’s Vaccine Trial Paused After Suspected Adverse Reaction
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 09, 2020

Health Care Issues Heat Up On Campaign Trail
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 09, 2020

Congress Still At Odds Over Limited Stimulus Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 09, 2020

Opinion: Trump’s idea on changing Social Security funding has the potential to break an impasse on much-needed reforms
By Andrew G. Biggs; MarketWatch ~ Sep 09, 2020

Opinion: GOP: “Skinny” Stimulus Package Options
From Jim Wang; Forbes ~ Sep 08, 2020

Senate to vote Thursday on GOP coronavirus bill
By Jordain Carney; The Hill ~ Sep 08, 2020

Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay
By Emily Brandon; US News & World Report ~ Sep 08, 2020

Opinion: What has COVID-19 done to our retirement savings?
From Angela Antonelli; MarketWatch ~ Sep 08, 2020

Very, Very Low Chance’: Top Vaccine Adviser Downplays Chance Of Early Approval
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 04, 2020

Need Cash? Read This Before You Take an Early Roth IRA Withdrawal During the Pandemic.
By Bill Bischoff; Barron’s ~ Sep 07, 2020

Mnuchin: GOP, Pelosi to agree on continuing resolution to avoid shutdown, as stimulus talks stall
By Ronn Blitzer; Fox News ~ Sep 06, 2020

Local pharmacies can reduce the dual risks of COVID19 and influenza this fall
From Jonathan H. Watanabe & Jan D. Hirsch; The Hill ~ Sep 05, 2020

Azar Says Election Timing Plays No Role In Vaccine Decisions
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 04, 2020

Opinion: 60% Of Americans Say Government Making Pandemic Worse. Here’s How We Restore Trust In Government & Science
From Bill Frist; Forbes ~ Sep 04, 2020

Bold Action Needed to Save Medicare, Says MedPAC Commissioner
By Joyce Frieden; MedPage Today ~ Sep 04, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine could come in late October; White House says no pressure on timing
By Manojna Maddipatla & Lisa Lambert; Reuters ~ Sep 03, 2020

CMS unveils redesigned Medicare provider comparison website for consumers
By Maria Castellucci; Modern Healthcare ~ Sep 03, 2020

U.S. Pulls $62 Million in Funding From World Health Organization
By Adam Kredo; The Washington Free Beacon ~ Sep 03, 2020

Deficit to triple to $3.3 trillion: Congressional Budget Office
By Jay Heflin; Washington Examiner ~ Sep 02, 2020

US To Go It Alone On COVID Vaccine, Spurns WHO-Led Global Consortium
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 02, 2020

Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
By Liz Szabo; The Associated Press ~ Sep 02, 2020

Opinion: Social Security trust fund to run out by 2031: CBO
By Niv Elis; The Hill ~ Sep 02, 2020

House Oversight Democrats to subpoena AbbVie in drug pricing probe
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Sep 01, 2020

Pharma Lobby Disputes Trump’s Claim That Drug Companies Are Negotiating
By Anna Edney & Justin Sink; Bloomberg ~ Sep 01, 2020

Trump says he will meet with drugmakers this week over pricing
By Diane Bartz, Jeff Mason & Carl O'Donnell; Reuters ~ Sep 01, 2020

Senate Republicans May Offer New Stimulus Bill Soon, Mnuchin Says
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Sep 01, 2020

You May Be Claiming Social Security Wrong. Here Are Some Policy Proposals That Could Fix That.
By Reshma Kapadia; Barron’s ~ Sep 01, 2020

FDA Chief Open To Fast-Tracking A Vaccine Before Trials Wrap Up
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 31, 2020

CMS rule aims to reduce lag time between FDA approval and Medicare coverage of new devices
By Robert King; FierceHealthcare ~ Aug 31, 2020

Administration: 70% of relief payments to the dead recovered
By Martin Crutsinger; The Associated Press ~ Aug 31, 2020

Stimulus deal update: With the Republicans’ latest offer, the parties are $900 billion apart
By Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Aug 31, 2020

A COVID Stimulus Bill Just Got More Complicated
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 31, 2020

Consumers largely unaware that insurers have access to their online data: survey
By Paige Minemyer; FierceHealthcare ~ Aug 28, 2020

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond pandemic
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar; The Associated Press ~ Aug 29, 2020

Opposition to Obamacare Becomes Political Liability for GOP Incumbents
By Markian Hawryluk; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 28, 2020

Under CARES Act, tax-sheltered HSAs are even more useful now—how to make the most of them
By Rachel Hartman; MarketWatch ~ Aug 28, 2020

White House: Trump Willing to Sign $1.3T Coronavirus Bill
By Tauren Dyson; Newsmax ~ Aug 28, 2020

Opinion: A Look At The Democrats' Not-So-Moderate Healthcare Platform
From Sally Pipes; Forbes ~ Aug 28, 2020

Why Some Workers May Need to Prepare for an Extra $2,232 Tax Bill in 2021
Heads up: You may owe the IRS more money next year.

By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 28, 2020

Vishing’ emerges as new cyber threat: What is it?
By Brooke Crothers; Fox News ~ Aug 26, 2020

Trump administration to purchase 150 million Abbott COVID-19 tests for $750 million
By Jeff Mason; Reuters ~ Aug 27, 2020

Next Stimulus Package Negotiations Restarting Today Between Meadows And Pelosi
From Jim Wang; Forbes ~ Aug 27, 2020d

Opinion: Social Security Ending In 2023? No. But What Really Happens When The Trust Fund Is Emptied?
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Aug 27, 2020

Opinion: Drug Pricing Executive Order: Will Consumers Get The Reforms They Need?
From Rita Numerof; Forbes ~ Aug 26, 2020

Survivors' plasma still a solid option for treating COVID-19, experts say
By Dennis Thompson, HDN; United Press International ~ Aug 26, 2020

Opinion: Medicare open enrollment is coming up. Three steps to save money this fall
From Darla Mercado, CFP®; CNBC ~ Aug 26, 2020

Stimulus update: White House reaches out to Pelosi to restart negotiations on checks and unemployment benefits
By Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Aug 26, 2020

Trump payroll plan would deplete Social Security by 2023: Administrator
By Niv Elis; The Hill ~ Aug 25, 2020

FDA’s Authorization Of Convalescent Plasma Launches Torrent Of Questions
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 25, 2020

Trump deadline for drug pricing order passes with no action
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Aug 25, 2020

U.S. to charge Teva in generic drugs price-fixing probe: source
By Diane Bartz & Mrinalika Roy; Reuters ~ Aug 25, 2020

Opinion: How Tax Code Changes Can Affect Retirees
From Eric Brotman; Forbes ~ Aug 25, 2020

Opinion: Pharma Rivals Are Fighting Covid Together. Why Stop There?
From Max Nisen; Bloomberg ~ Aug 24, 2020

FDA Gives Emergency OK To Convalescent Plasma As COVID Treatment
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 24, 2020

Opinion: Social Security Cuts Are a Major Issue in the 2020 Election, Data Reveals
By Maurie Backman; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 24, 2020

Opinion: Should we rethink how we tax Social Security benefits?
From Alicia H. Munnell; MarketWatch ~ Aug 24, 2020

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
By JONATHAN LEMIRE & MIKE STOBBE; The Associated Press ~ Aug 23, 2020

Trump seeks health care victory on prescription drugs
By Nathaniel Weixel; The Hill ~ Aug 22, 2020

Thanks to the Stimulus Bill, Taxes on Retirement Income and Social Security Could Be Lower
By Christy Bieber; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 22, 2020

Social Security's 2021 COLA: It's a Good News/Bad News Scenario
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 22, 2020

Trump Administration Says Some Coronavirus Tests Can Bypass F.D.A. Scrutiny. The new policy states that so-called laboratory-developed tests will no longer require F.D.A. authorization.
By Sheila Kaplan; The New York Times ~ Aug 21, 2020

Pfizer Vaccine on Track for Regulatory Review in October
Via “Bloomberg News”; Bloomberg ~ Aug 21, 2020

Scam Alert: Things a COVID Contact Tracer Wouldn’t Say
By Julie Appleby; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 20, 2020

Obamacare’s Future To Be Argued Before Supreme Court Week After Election
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 20, 2020

In Surprise Move, FDA Rejects 2 Drugs For Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hemophilia
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 20, 2020

Opinion: The U.S. Needs an SEC for Its Health Care System
By Regina Herzlinger: Bloomberg ~ Aug 20, 2020

Details Of Senate Republicans’ ‘Skinny’ Relief Bill Emerge
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 19, 2020

Opinion: Social Security is squandering billions of dollars through a hidden weakness in how it invests its funds
By Brenton Smith, MarketWatch – Aug 18, 2020

Trump Ad Blitz Touts Efforts To Tackle High Drug Prices
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 18, 2020

How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn’t?
By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga & Christopher Rugab; The Associated Press ~ Aug 18, 2020

FDA Signs Off On Fast, Inexpensive Saliva Test
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 17, 2020

‘Pennie’-Pinching States Take Over Obamacare Exchanges From Feds
By Phil Galewitz; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 17, 2020

IRS Offers New Fix For Some Missing $500 Per Child Stimulus Check
From Kelly Phillips Erb; Forbes ~ Aug 17, 2020

Opinion: November will decide the fate of economic bailouts in blue states
From Kristin Tate; The Hill ~ Aug 16, 2020

Opinion: Separating Fact From Fiction On Trump And The Post Office - And Why It Matters
From Elizabeth Bauer; Forbes ~ Aug 16, 2020

FDA gives emergency approval to 'game changer' COVID-19 saliva test. Test developed by Yale should expand capacity, alleviate shortages
By Tom Howell Jr.;The Washington Times ~ Aug 15, 2020

No COVID Vaccine Copays, U.S. Health Officials Say
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 14, 2020

Relief Bill Out Of Reach; Both Sides Point Fingers, Senate Leaves Town
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 14, 2020

Opinion: Are You Still Missing Your First Stimulus Check?
From Jim Wang; Forbes ~ Aug 14, 2020

Stimulus deadline extended for Social Security recipients with kids
By Katie Lobosco; CNN ~ Aug 14, 2020

Opinion: We must fight back against administration's dangerous assault on Social Security
From Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.); The Hill ~ Aug 14, 2020

Healthcare scams surface during COVID-19 crisis
By Ken Johnson; The Hutchinson News ~ Aug 13, 2020

Medicare Eyes Coverage Changes For Artificial Hearts
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 13, 2020

Opinion: Biden/Harris Likely To Favor Medicare For More And Public Option
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Aug 13, 2020

Senate breaks for August recess with no coronavirus deal in sight
By Niels Lesniewski; Roll Call ~ Aug 13, 2020

Pelosi, Mnuchin talk but make no progress on ending stalemate
By Jordain Carney ; The Hill ~ Aug 13, 2020

Advisers Consider Whether Trump Can Cut Taxes Without Congress
By Alan Rappeport; The New York Times ~ Aug 12, 2020

CMS Tests Alternative Payment Model For Rural Medicare Providers
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 12, 2020

Nearly three dozen health experts object to HHS coronavirus database
By Nathaniel Weixe; The Hill ~ Aug 12, 2020

Pelosi: Democrats and Republicans ‘miles apart’ on pandemic aid that would include second round of stimulus checks
By Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Aug 12, 2020

Social Security’s safe with us, Mnuchin says
By Doug Sword; Roll Call ~ Aug 12, 2020

U.S. inks $1.5 billion deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
By Jeff Mason & Carl O'Donnell; Reuters ~ Aug 11, 2020

What is Trump’s payroll tax holiday and how will it affect you? Everything you need to know
By Anne Sraders; Fortune ~ Aug 11, 2020

Strapped States Struggle To Afford Trump’s Order; Stimulus Talks Stalled
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 11, 2020

4 Most Promising Ways To Save Social Security Now
From David Rae; Forbes ~ Aug 11, 2020

What’s Next? Democrats, White House Both Float New Talks On Skinnier Bill
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 10, 2020 (9:38 AM)

Trump’s Relief Orders Challenged: Are They Legal, And Will They Help?
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 10, 2020 (9:38 AM)

Opinion: Next Stimulus Package Update: Where Do We Stand On Negotiations?
By Jim Wang, Forbes – Aug 10, 2020

What's in President Trump's four coronavirus relief executive orders?
Trump announces aid for jobless, renters, student loan borrowers

By Marisa Schultz ; Fox News ~ Aug 09, 2020

White House Walks Back ‘Permanent’ Payroll Tax Cut Amid Social Security Concerns
By Andrew Solender; Fortune ~ Aug 09, 2020 (11:38 AM )

$600 Unemployment Check Cut To $300 Under Trump Executive Orders—States Asked To Add $100
By Rachel Sandler; Forbes ~ Aug 08, 2020

Opinion: Both parties need to create a pro-aging party platform
From Peter Kaldes; The Hill ~ Aug 08, 2020

Trump officials recommend executive action as stimulus talks break down
By Brittany De Lea; Fox Business ~ Aug 07, 2020

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse
By Tami Luhby; CNN ~ Aug 07, 2020

5 Possible Social Security Changes in 2021
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 07, 2020

Cadillac proclaims its future with Thursday debut of all-electric Lyriq
By Kalea Hall; The Detroit News ~ Aug 06, 2020

Trump to sign order in Ohio requiring government to buy 'essential' drugs from U.S. companies
By Michael Collins; USA Today ~ Aug 06, 2020

Study: U.S. healthcare costs nearly double of other wealthy countries
By Brian P. Dunleavy; United Press International ~ Aug 06, 2020

Trump preparing 'aggressive' actions if no deal reached with Congress
By Mike Lillis; The Hill ~ Aug 06, 2020

Trump, McConnell huddle; virus aid talks at risk of collapse
By Andrew Taylor; The Associated Press ~ Aug 06, 2020

With Stimulus Talks Deadlocked, White House May Walk Away And Act Alone
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 06, 2020

Major U.S. Health Insurers Report Big Profits, Benefiting From the Pandemic
By Reed Abelson; The New York Times ~ Aug 05, 2020

CMS proposes changes to docs' Medicare payments for 2021, including payment cuts for some specialties
By Heather Landi; FierceHealthcare ~ Aug 05, 2020

Klobuchar Asks GAO To Examine Prescription Drug Rebate Traps
From Joshua Cohen; Forbes ~ Aug 05, 2020

U.S. to pay $1 billion for 100 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine candidate
By Michael Erman; Reuters ~ Aug 05, 2020

White House warns there's likely no deal with no agreement by Friday
By Jordain Carney; The Hill ~ Aug 05, 2020

Why some retirees could face reduced Social Security benefits unless Congress acts
By Lorie Konish; CNBC ~ Aug 05, 2020

Dems' demand for 'slush fund' in aid package threatens to derail PPP extension
By Alex Swoyer, Gabriella Muñoz & Dave Boyer; Washington Times ~ Aug 04, 2020

Trump signs order expanding use of virtual doctors
By Peter Sullivan; The Hill ~ Aug 04, 2020

Opinion: This latest estimate on health care costs in retirement may make you sick
By Paul Brandus; MarketWatch ~ Aug 04, 2020

Slow Progress Claimed On Stimulus Bill While Trump Floats Executive Orders
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 04, 2020

FiercePharmaPolitics—Trump and Big Pharma tussle over drug price proposal with 3 months until election
By Eric Sagonowsky; FiercePharma ~ Aug 03, 2020

Trump to sign order aimed at boosting rural health care, telehealth
By Dan Diamond, Adam Cancryn & Rachel Roubein; Politico ~ Aug 03, 2020

When your second stimulus check could arrive—once Congress actually passes a new relief bill
By Lance Lambert; Fortune ~ Aug 03, 2020

Stimulus Stalemate: Hope Fades For Quick Aid Deal As Talks Pick Back Up
Via KHN Morning Briefing; Kaiser Health News ~ Aug 03, 2020

Pelosi and Mnuchin dig in on stimulus positions ahead of scheduled Monday talks
By Kristen Holmes, Nicky Robertson, Alison Main & Chandelis Duster; CNN ~ Aug 02, 2020

This Social Security Rule Should Have the Rich Jumping for Joy in 2021
By Sean Williams; The Motley Fool ~ Aug 02, 2020

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order Cutting Drug Prices ‘Very Soon’
By Olivia Raimonde & Jennifer Jacobs; Bloomberg ~ Jul 31, 2020

The $600 Unemployment Check Is No More: Here’s The Reality On The Ground
From Terina Allen; Forbes ~ Aug 01, 2020

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