Medicare

Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value

Health - June 22, 2009

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

Health Reform Bill Includes Major Changes for Seniors

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 19, 2009

Access to affordable healthcare may be the focus, but proposals have big changes for older consumers. more >>

Better Planning Needed for Health Expenses

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

Even if health reforms are enacted, medical expenses remain the largest uncontrolled item for many. more >>

Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices

Health - June 5, 2009

Trouble picking plans could be most troublesome for seniors, study finds more >>

Pay-for-Performance Doesn't Shortchange Patients

Health - June 3, 2009

VA study found those with complicated conditions still received high-quality care more >>

4 Tips To Help You Find Good Medical Care

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - June 1, 2009

Resources to consult and questions to ask before choosing a doctor or dentist. more >>

Low CPI Creates Medicare Winners and Losers

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 19, 2009

New and high-income beneficiaries will pay more than others for physician and outpatient coverage. more >>

Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs

Health - May 18, 2009

Theories vary as to why, but experts say consequence can be severe more >>

Health Buzz: Medicare and Social Security at Risk and Other Health News

Health - May 13, 2009

How to know if a stroke is in your future, and 3 steps to take now to prepare for swine flu's return. more >>

Social Security, Medicare Busts Move Closer

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 12, 2009

Dire warnings about precarious financing of key programs repeated yet again in annual trustees' report. more >>

Telemedicine Helps Experts Treat Stroke From Afar

Health - May 7, 2009

AHA recommendations aim to improve care in underserved patients more >>

U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out

Health - May 5, 2009

Access to care improves, studies find, but treatment quality lags for elderly, vets more >>

Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients

Health - April 22, 2009

Single payment plan for dialysis and meds could put many at disadvantage, study suggests more >>

More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage

Health - April 22, 2009

Further erosion of private insurance could boost the ranks of the uninsured more >>

Transition From Home to Hospital Rarely Seamless

Health - April 21, 2009

Continuity of care between primary physician and hospital is decreasing, study finds more >>

Bariatric Surgery Centers Don't Deliver Better Outcomes

Health - April 21, 2009

Study finds these units of excellence no better, more costly, than other hospitals more >>

5 Big Financial Changes for Retirees in 2010

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - April 17, 2009

Start planning now for significant changes in retiree benefits set to take effect in 2010. more >>

Health Buzz: Sugared Beverage Tax and Other Health News

Health - April 9, 2009

Why it's important to shed excess belly fat; Medicare Advantage premiums may rise next year. more >>

Medicare Advantage Premiums May Rise $40 to $70 Monthly in 2010

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - April 7, 2009

New government rates will pay health plans less; some plans say they'll have to charge more. more >>

Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans

Health - March 13, 2009

Too many choices, confusing options are roadblocks to smartest decision, report says more >>

Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks

Health - March 10, 2009

2 'unconventional' blood workups might also point out trouble, experts say more >>

Obama Hides Medicare Means-Testing in Plain Sight--In His Big Budget

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - March 9, 2009

The historic event—means-testing in a Democratic budget—is lost amid big government hyperventilating. more >>

Most Insured Adults Worry About Health Care Costs: Poll

Health - March 9, 2009

Many are skipping medical, dental visits because of financial concerns more >>

Medicare Spending on Patients Varies Widely by State, Region

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - February 27, 2009

New map reveals regional differences; more treatment doesn't necessarily mean better health. more >>

Health Buzz: Obama's Healthcare Reform Proposal and Other Health News

Health - February 27, 2009

Officials react to the flu deaths of two teens; zapping salmonella and other bugs by irradiating food. more >>