Medicare

Medicare Part D: What to Expect This Open Enrollment Period

Health - November 13, 2009

Plans are boosting premiums, adding deductibles and offering little gap coverage more >>

2010 Medicare Changes Demand Careful Review

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 13, 2009

Look for big premium increases, fewer insurance plans, and less comprehensive coverage. more >>

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization

Health - November 10, 2009

Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people more >>

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs

Health - November 6, 2009

Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says more >>

Medicare Costs Key to Healthcare Reform

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - October 26, 2009

Many doctors' support for reform hinges on Medicare payments. more >>

Medicare Basic 2010 Premiums Sport Asterisks

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 21, 2009

Most people unaffected; agency urges Congress to void increases for those with planned increases. more >>

Social Security Makes the Call: No 2010 COLA

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - October 15, 2009

Action will affect Medicare also, and spurs drive for one-time $250 payments. more >>

Health Buzz: Mayo Lets Go of Some Medicaid Patients and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 13, 2009

Fantasy fitness classes help beat boredom; is it safe to let your kids walk to school? more >>

How to Pick the Best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan

By Emily Brandon - Money - October 13, 2009

Consider these factors as you shop around for the best coverage. more >>

Health Care Varies From State to State

Health - October 8, 2009

Where you live really does make a difference, report finds more >>

Your Guide to Maximizing Medicare

By Emily Brandon - Money - September 29, 2009

Choosing the best coverage options could save you hundreds of dollars a year more >>

Is This High Tide for Senior Finances?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 16, 2009

Key safety net programs under pressure as budget deficits, health-reform changes threaten benefits. more >>

U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain

Health - September 9, 2009

Medical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say more >>

Double-Digit Medical Expense Trend to Continue

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 2, 2009

Medicare Advantage policies will be hit especially hard, despite recession and very low rates of inflation. more >>

Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack Deaths

Health - August 18, 2009

Study shows 10-year effort, major medical advances improved survival more >>

Expanding Health Coverage May Not Improve Access

Health - August 7, 2009

Innovations in financing, delivery of care are needed to close gaps, experts say more >>

ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients

Health - July 31, 2009

But government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients more >>

Medicare Drug Plan Still Needs Work

Health - July 22, 2009

More are covered, but gaps in coverage and other problems persist, analysis shows more >>

A Medicare-Style Public Option in Healthcare Would Kill Private Insurance

By David Gratzer - Opinion - July 17, 2009

What works in higher education won't work in healthcare. more >>

How to Use New Medicare Hospital Tools

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 16, 2009

Knowing hospital costs and treatment results can influence patient-doctor choices. more >>

Nation's 10 Least Expensive Medicare Markets

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 9, 2009

Lower-cost hospitals often provide better care, according to Dartmouth health analysis. more >>

The Nation's 10 Costliest Medicare Markets

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - July 7, 2009

Big differences exist for the price and volume of care, even within the same market. more >>

With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up

Health - July 1, 2009

Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down more >>

Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End

Health - June 30, 2009

Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds more >>

Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value

Health - June 22, 2009

Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis more >>