New Legislation Would Improve FDA Drug-Approval Process The recent controversy over Medicare’s decision to only cover the cost of the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for patients…
The Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset are two provisions that unfairly reduce or even eliminate the Social Security benefits of millions of…
Medicare Advantage Plans that have become popular among many seniors are offered by private insurance companies. They are advertised as alternatives to traditional Medicare that…
With the legislation to lower drug costs stalled in Congress and its fate uncertain, last week the Biden Administration took action that it hopes will…
After having come back in session after a two-week break, the House of Representatives is out of session again this week for a district work…
No Votes on Health Care or Social Security Issues This Week After having come back in session after a two-week break, the House of Representatives…
The Biden administration is pushing for increasing federal nursing home staffing requirements. That effort has entered the important rulemaking phase, which will determine what the…
We have previously reported on the decision of Medicare to cover the cost of the very expensive and controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm only in very…
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update Medicare enrollment and eligibility rules that would expand coverage…
Congress Returns This Week With their two-week break over, Congress returns to vote on legislation this week. Many of the votes will deal with national…
