The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Huge Health Care Reform
America is determining the shape of health care affordability into the future.
Health Insurance and Managed Care
Medicare Recipients Could Find Drug Cost Relief in Health Bill
Starting in 2025, Medicare recipients with prescription drug coverage will not have to pay more than $2,000 annually for medications, a significant savings for some.
Overlooked Provisions
Climate has received most of the attention. But the Senate bill brings big changes to health care, too.
How Democrats Salvaged a History-Making Bill
The climate change and prescription drug law has revived a set of party goals that were widely thought to be dead.
The vote was a major victory for President Biden and Democrats, who are battling to maintain their slim House and Senate majorities in November’s midterm […]
Here’s How Democrats’ Big Domestic Agenda Bill Has Shrunk
The legislation was a major victory for President Biden and Democrats, but a shadow of the transformative, multitrillion-dollar plan they proposed last year.
Climate and Tax Bill Clears Test Vote in Senate
Democrats united behind the plan and advanced it over unanimous Republican opposition, signaling that they had finally coalesced behind a bill that could become law […]
Democrats’ Long-Sought Plan for Lowering Drug Costs Is at Hand
Empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug makers has been a Democratic goal for 30 years, one the pharmaceutical industry has fought ferociously.
Democrats’ Long-Sought Plan for Lowering Drug Costs Is at Hand
Empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug makers has been a Democratic goal for 30 years, one the pharmaceutical industry has fought ferociously.
Manchin, in Reversal, Agrees to Quick Action on Climate and Tax Plan
The West Virginia Democrat, a holdout on his party’s domestic agenda, said the package would reduce inflation, a concern he had cited in rejecting it […]
Manchin, in Reversal, Agrees to Quick Action on Climate and Tax Plan
The West Virginia Democrat, a holdout on his party’s domestic agenda, said the package would reduce inflation, a concern he had cited in rejecting it […]
Biden Savors Much-Needed Victories. But Will the Highs Overshadow the Lows?
With the midterm elections around the corner, the challenge for President Biden is to make sure his latest successes resonate with Americans who remain deeply […]
Biden Savors Much-Needed Victories. But Will the Highs Overshadow the Lows?
With the midterm elections around the corner, the challenge for President Biden is to make sure his latest successes resonate with Americans who remain deeply […]
Biden Savors Much-Needed Victories. But Will the Highs Overshadow the Lows?
With the midterm elections around the corner, the challenge for President Biden is to make sure his latest successes resonate with Americans who remain deeply […]
Manchin, in a Reversal, Agrees to Climate and Tax Package
The West Virginia Democrat, a holdout on his party’s domestic agenda, said the package would reduce inflation, a concern he had cited in rejecting it […]
Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks, Shrinking Domestic Plan
The West Virginia Democrat’s decision dealt a crushing blow to President Biden’s domestic agenda, effectively ruling out action on anything beyond prescription drug pricing and […]
Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks, Shrinking Domestic Plan
The West Virginia Democrat’s decision dealt a crushing blow to President Biden’s domestic agenda, effectively ruling out action on anything beyond prescription drug pricing and […]
Congress Must Rein In Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Congress may have a limited window to pass legislation that could curb skyrocketing drug prices.
The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ‘Vanity.’
Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary.
Help With Medicare Costs: What You Need to Know
Low-income Americans on Medicare can get assistance paying their premiums and other expenses. Several states have allowed more people to qualify.
Boss Trump, ‘the Sorest Loser of All Time’
Readers reflect on Donald Trump as both a party boss and a sore loser. Also: Reforming the patent system.
Boss Trump, ‘the Sorest Loser of All Time’
Readers reflect on Donald Trump as both a party boss and a sore loser. Also: Reforming the patent system.
Covid Drugs Save Lives, but Americans Can’t Get Them
Once again, a dysfunctional health care system has hindered our pandemic response.
Fighting the Latest Efforts to Outlaw Abortion
Readers discuss moves to ban abortion pills and lament passage of an Oklahoma anti-abortion bill. Also: Saving baseball; sex and manners; Covid vaccines.
Medicare Officially Limits Coverage of Aduhelm to Patients in Clinical Trials
Officials cited data showing the new Alzheimer’s drug has serious safety risks and may not help patients.
Inside a Campaign to Get Medicare Coverage for a New Alzheimer’s Drug
The Alzheimer’s Association has pushed relentlessly to get broad access to Aduhelm, despite safety risks and uncertain evidence that it helps patients.
The Chief of CVS Health Wants to Be Part of People’s ‘Everyday Life’
Karen S. Lynch, who took over during the pandemic, is dealing with insurance, opioids, vaccines, politics and more.
How to Cope With Medicare’s Rising Costs
A higher Medicare premium in 2022 is just part of the puzzle of health care costs for older Americans. But there are ways to plan.
How to Cope With Medicare’s Rising Costs
A higher Medicare premium in 2022 is just part of the puzzle of health care costs for older Americans. But there are ways to plan.
How to Cope With Medicare’s Rising Costs
A higher Medicare premium in 2022 is just part of the puzzle of health care costs for older Americans. But there are ways to plan.
How to Cope With Medicare’s Rising Costs
A higher Medicare premium in 2022 is just part of the puzzle of health care costs for older Americans. But there are ways to plan.
How to Cope With Medicare’s Rising Costs
A higher Medicare premium in 2022 is just part of the puzzle of health care costs for older Americans. But there are ways to plan.
Biden Touts Legislation to Reform Prescription Drug Prices
President Biden presented a key provision from his Build Back Better bill that would take steps to combat the high costs of prescription drugs.
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Build Back Better Act Would Patch Holes in Health Coverage
Taken together, the provisions in the social policy bill represent the biggest step toward universal coverage since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Johnson & Johnson Will Break Itself Up Into Two Companies
The 135-year-old company announced plans to divide itself into a consumer products business and a medical company.
Democrats Choosing Less Risky Path on Drug Prices
Experts say recent compromises could create less harm in balancing innovation with profits.
Democrats Choosing Less Risky Path on Drug Prices
Experts say recent compromises could create less harm in balancing innovation with profits.
Democrats Choosing Less Risky Path on Drug Prices
Experts say recent compromises could create less harm in balancing innovation with profits.
Democrats Choosing Less Risky Path on Drug Prices
Experts say recent compromises could create less harm in balancing innovation with profits.
Democrats Reach Deal to Control Drug Prices in Bill
The provision would, for the first time, allow the government to negotiate prices for some medicines covered by Medicare.
Democrats Reach Deal to Control Drug Prices in Bill
The provision would, for the first time, allow the government to negotiate prices for some medicines covered by Medicare.
Facing Moderate Revolt, Democrats Put Social Policy Bill on Hold
Leaders pressed for a vote on a separate infrastructure bill, but the fate of both measures was in doubt amid party divisions, despite pleas from […]
Democrats Reach Deal to Control Drug Prices in Bill
The provision would, for the first time, allow the government to negotiate prices for some medicines covered by Medicare.
Democrats Reach Deal to Control Drug Prices in Social Policy Bill
The provision would, for the first time, allow the government to negotiate prices for some medicines covered by Medicare.
Manchin Raises Doubts on Safety Net Bill, Complicating Path to Quick Vote
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a crucial Democratic swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal impact of the $1.85 […]
Manchin Raises Doubts on Safety Net Bill, Complicating Path to Quick Vote
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a crucial Democratic swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal impact of the $1.85 […]
Manchin Raises Doubts on Safety Net Bill, Complicating Path to Quick Vote
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a crucial Democratic swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal impact of the $1.85 […]
Manchin Raises Doubts on Safety Net Bill, Complicating Path to Quick Vote
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a crucial Democratic swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal impact of the $1.85 […]
Why Aren’t More People Comparison Shopping for Health Plans?
Most Medicare beneficiaries don’t compare plans during open enrollment season, and may be paying more, or accepting more restrictions, than they should.
Why Aren’t More People Comparison Shopping for Health Plans?
Most Medicare beneficiaries don’t compare plans during open enrollment season, and may be paying more, or accepting more restrictions, than they should.
This May Be Democrats’ Best Chance to Lower Drug Prices
For patients with certain cancers, out-of-pocket spending can exceed $15,000 a year. Legislation could take aim at prices and the amounts Medicare patients are charged.
This May Be Democrats’ Best Chance to Lower Drug Prices
For patients with certain cancers, out-of-pocket spending can exceed $15,000 a year. Legislation could take aim at prices and the amounts Medicare patients are charged.
Biden Administration Goes Bigger on Cutting Drug Prices
The administration endorses a proposal for the government to negotiate on prices for all U.S. purchasers, not just Medicare.
Biden Administration Goes Bigger on Cutting Drug Prices
The administration endorses a proposal for the government to negotiate on prices for all U.S. purchasers, not just Medicare.
Biden Administration Goes Bigger on Cutting Drug Prices
The administration endorses a proposal for the government to negotiate on prices for all U.S. purchasers, not just Medicare.
That $56,000 Drug? Blame Medicare.
For an increasingly important set of drugs, Medicare has been driving up prices. It knows how to do better.
That $56,000 Drug? Blame Medicare.
For an increasingly important set of drugs, Medicare has been driving up prices. It knows how to do better.
Headache Research Advances Though Cures Are Elusive
Research into these often mysterious and debilitating disorders has languished. That’s changing.
Biogen’s Aduhelm Sales Total $2 Million in Second Quarter
The drug from Biogen, called Aduhelm, is expected to generate billions in sales. It could also strain Medicare’s budget within a few years.
Biogen’s Aduhelm Sales Total $2 Million in Second Quarter
The drug from Biogen, called Aduhelm, is expected to generate billions in sales. It could also strain Medicare’s budget within a few years.
A New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers More Questions Than Answers
The approval of Aduhelm to treat Alzheimer’s disease has raised hope among older adults, but many doctors wonder if it is warranted.
In Reversal, F.D.A. Calls for Limits on Who Gets Alzheimer’s Drug
The agency faced criticism for approving Aduhelm for all Alzheimer’s patients. Now it recommends that the drug be given only to those with mild symptoms.
A New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers More Questions Than Answers
The approval of Aduhelm to treat Alzheimer’s disease has raised hope among older adults, but many doctors wonder if it is warranted.
Desperate for Covid Care, Undocumented Immigrants Resort to Unproven Drugs
Shut out from mainstream medicine, some immigrants are buying expensive, unproven Covid therapies from “wellness” clinics or turning to the black market.
Alzheimer’s Drug Is Bonanza for Biogen, Most Likely at Taxpayer Expense
Despite scant evidence that it works, the drug, Aduhelm, is predicted to generate billions of dollars in revenue, much of it from Medicare.
Alzheimer’s Drug Is Bonanza for Biogen, Most Likely at Taxpayer Expense
Despite scant evidence that it works, the drug, Aduhelm, is predicted to generate billions of dollars in revenue, much of it from Medicare.
Medicare Expansion: Broad Coalition of Democrats Press President Biden on Plan
Over 150 House Democrats are pushing the president to include a plan in his infrastructure package to lower the eligibility age, expand benefits and negotiate […]
Broad Coalition of Democrats Presses Biden to Expand Medicare
Over 150 House Democrats are pushing the president to include a plan in his infrastructure package to lower the eligibility age, expand benefits and negotiate […]
‘Why Is it so Expensive?’ We Asked People From Around the World What They Think of U.S. Health Care.
We asked eight people from around the world what they thought about American health care. It didn’t go well.
‘Why Is it so Expensive?’ We Asked People From Around the World What They Think of U.S. Health Care.
We asked eight people from around the world what they thought about American health care. It didn’t go well.
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
Health Care in the U.S., as Seen From Abroad
We asked eight people around the world what they thought. It didn’t go well.
‘Why Is it so Expensive?’ We Asked People From Around the World What They Think of U.S. Health Care.
We asked eight people from around the world what they thought about American health care. It didn’t go well.
Trump Health Care Policies That Biden Should Consider Keeping
Biden may want to continue the previous administration’s efforts to lower drug prices and make medical costs transparent.
Trump Health Care Policies That Biden Should Consider Keeping
Biden may want to continue the previous administration’s efforts to lower drug prices and make medical costs transparent.
Don’t Let the Pandemic Stop Your Shots
Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.
Don’t Let the Pandemic Stop Your Shots
Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say.
Drug Makers Are Pulling Back From a Program to Help the Needy
Some pharmaceutical companies are scaling back their participation in a federally mandated drug discount program. State attorneys general are demanding that the administration take action.
Drug Makers Are Pulling Back From a Program to Help the Needy
Some pharmaceutical companies are scaling back their participation in a federally mandated drug discount program. State attorneys general are demanding that the administration take action.
Drug Makers Are Pulling Back From a Program to Help the Needy
Some pharmaceutical companies are scaling back their participation in a federally mandated drug discount program. State attorneys general are demanding that the administration take action.
After 4 Years of Trump, Medicare and Medicaid Badly Need Attention
Science and objective analysis need to be revived.
