According to an article in Statnews.com, “It is looking increasingly like the U.S. may not experience a flu season this year. To date, fewer than 1,600 people in the entire country have tested positive for influenza sinc ...
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Center for Disease Control has New Guidance for those Fully Vaccinated
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), one of the major operating components of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has put out new guidance for those Americans who have been fully vaccinated from Covid-19. ...
Congress and Covid 19
This week the House of Representatives is expected to pass the final version of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, after which the President will sign it and it will become law. We will not go in ...
Update for March 6, 2021
This week the House of Representatives is expected to pass the final version of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, after which the President will sign it and it will become law. We will not go in ...
Legislation for coverage of hearing aids under the Medicare recently introduced in Congress.
Recently, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (Penn.) and Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko (N.Y.) re-introduced the Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act H.R. 1106, to expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare. ...
Beware of Coronavirus Vaccination Scams
We have warned you before to be careful about scams when it comes to getting your coronavirus vaccination. Getting cheated out of money during a time of crisis like this is the last thing we want to happen to anyone. A ...
Need Help With Prescription Drug Costs?
Medicare.gov lists the following options if you need help paying for your prescription drugs. 6 ways to get help with prescription costs You may find it necessary to get help paying for prescriptions even after en ...
Study Shows High Drug Prices Result in Increased Deaths
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a recent study that made it clear that we are on the right track as we carry on the fight for lower prescription drug prices. When prices are so high, not only does it affect the ...
Health Care System Weaknesses Magnified During Pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, health care in the United States, or at least certain parts of it, has received more attention than ever before. As a society we have paid a terrible price for the lack of preparation re ...
Update for February 27, 2021
Health Care System Weaknesses Magnified During Pandemic During the coronavirus pandemic, health care in the United States, or at least certain parts of it, has received more attention than ever before. As a society w ...