Despite contracting rules in place to give veterans safe and affordable access to dialysis, DaVita and Fresenius are picking up most of the patients.
Medicare
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Where Does Medicare Go From Here: Profit-Driven Chaos or Patient-Centered Community?
After covering the Medicare privatization crisis for over two years, an investigative reporter takes a step back and examines what’s at stake.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Our Uniquely American Drug Shortages
More drugs are in short supply than ever before. We’ve known the reason why for a long time: monopolistic middlemen.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Will Voters Hear About Donald Trump’s Deranged Health Care Agenda?
A second Trump term means tens of millions of people losing insurance and chaos in the hospitals.
Posted inTAP
Drug Companies Are Fighting Biden’s Efforts to Lower Their Prices
Today on TAP: We should visibly fight back (good for Americans’ health and wallets, and good for Democrats’ prospects).
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Between You and Your Doctor: How Medicare Advantage Care Denials Affect Patients
As UnitedHealth racks up unprecedented profits, the people it insures battle for care.
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Company Behind Joe Namath Medicare Advantage Ads Has Long Rap Sheet of Misconduct
The firm formerly known as Benefytt pocketed millions selling sham insurance to seniors and other consumers.
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Bernie Sanders Isn’t Thankful for High Drug Prices
Another in a series of hearings with pharma CEOs takes place today.
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Casualties of a Failed Health Care System
Why even an elite Boston hospital can feel like a makeshift infirmary in a war zone
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The Great Medicare Advantage Marketing Scam
How for-profit health insurers convince seniors to enroll in private Medicare plans