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Thorpe: It's time to share drug savings with Medicare …

10/3/2024
A simple reform to Medicare's prescription drug program could put billions of dollars back into seniors’ pockets over the next decade. That'd help them better manage their chronic conditions …

Mostert: Medicare/Medicaid fraud means fewer resources …

9/29/2024
While Americans with disabilities are better supported and included in society than ever before, they still face significant challenges to lead productive and happy lives. Almost everyone has a …

Tan: Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re 65 to …

9/28/2024
If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire, with over 11,000 turning 65 every day. This phenomenon is …

Shaw: Trump tax giveaway would undermine SS, Medicare

9/17/2024
Trump’s proposal to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits would deny the government of $1.6 trillion over a decade. Worse yet, those revenues are directed to the SS and Medicare trust …

Thorpe: What seniors need to know about Medicare Part …

8/21/2024
Congress recently made multiple changes to Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden’s signature legislation, the Inflation …

Zimmer: Medicare change must come at the ballot box

8/20/2024
With every other ad on TV being political, we all need to be doing our homework prior to the election. The Wall Street Journal has a good record for giving out correct information. They reported …

Tufto: How to make smooth transition from employer’s …

5/28/2024
More than four million Americans will turn 65 this year, more than ever before. Whether this milestone means retirement or not, these individuals need to make important choices about their health care.

Josi: Failure to fix Medicare payment system could …

2/23/2024
The nation’s Medicare physician payment system has been broken for a long time. Don’t believe me? Ask any doctor from any specialty. Every one of them will agree.

Hussain: Site-neutral reforms are the key to cutting …

1/17/2024
Would you buy hamburger for the price you pay for filet mignon? Apparently, you would if you were the federal government.

Medicare scams are convincing: Protect yourself with …

11/30/2023
Report suspected fraud by calling Medicare at 1-800-633-4227, the Office of Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 1-800-447-8477, the Federal Bureau of Investigations at fbi.gov/elderfraud, or …

What you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment

9/27/2023
Open enrollment for Medicare is just around the corner. So, which road do you go down for the foreseeable future? The easy answer? It depends, say local experts. Starting Oct. 15, Medicare …

6 tips to keep your brain healthy

6/20/2023
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Alzheimer's and to educate people about brain health, including risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia.