Now that the government will be open for a while, the Senate still has major issues to deal with and very little time to do…
Late last week Congress dealt with funding the federal government for fiscal year 2022, which began last October 1, in the way we have been…
Congress Punts Once Again Late last week Congress dealt with funding the federal government for fiscal year 2022, which began last October 1, in the…
According to a report in Stat News last week, during 2020, drug makers raised prices on seven widely used medicines by substantial amounts without any…
Last week there was some refreshing proof that Congress can still, on occasion, work together in a bi-partisan manner. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.) and…
The legislation dealing with prescription drug prices now moves to the Senate for action. Everyone expects there will be changes to it. The real questions…
Finally– last week the House of Representatives passed the legislation containing measures to lower prescription drug prices and cover hearing services under Medicare. The vote…
Even though they have such important issues they must deal with before the end of the year, Congress is in recess this week because of…
Congress Takes a Break – Again! Even though they have such important issues they must deal with before the end of the year, Congress is…
As you no doubt know by now, the $21.60 increase in the Medicare Part B premium is the largest annual dollar-amount rate hike ever for Part…