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…
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…
The story has been going on for weeks, so things are not definite, but as of right now, the Democrats in the House plan to…
Congress was formally in recess last week although committee work continued. But they are back in session this week and they face a daunting task…
Congress Faces Crush of “Must-Do” Legislation with Time Running Out Congress was formally in recess last week although committee work continued. But they are back…
During the Covid-19 pandemic Medicare increased payments to certain specialty doctors, including cardiologists and radiation oncologists, by 3.75 percent. That pay increase is set to…
TSCL had been hoping that Medicare coverage for hearing, dental and vision services would be included in the new legislation but the agreement reached last…
We are at a strange point in our society where on the one hand, drug companies are heroes for the way they developed vaccines against…
Last week the Democratic majorities in Congress reached an agreement on new measures to begin reducing prescription drug prices. These are not as far-reaching as…
As we have been reporting, the changes in Medicare will be part of an overall infrastructure bill that President Biden has proposed and that both…

