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July, 2016

Well, I can tell you, this Health Wonk Review really is unbelievable … a luxurious collection of health blogging from some terrific contributors. (And I’ll say this: They love me.)

Health Wonk Review for July 21, 2016

July 21, 2016 – I can tell you, this Health Wonk Review really is unbelievable … a luxurious collection of health blogging from some terrific… Read more

To make sense of the dizzying array of Medicare plan choices, millions rely on SHIP, a federal program that provides free, unbiased insurance counseling and information about Medicare coverage. That program is now in jeopardy of being dismantled.

End of SHIP would leave beneficiaries lost at sea

July 11, 2016 – To make sense of the dizzying array of Medicare plan choices, millions rely on SHIP, a federal program that provides free, unbiased… Read more

MedPAC recently told Congress that Part D could work better for some consumers – and the panel has recommended big changes. Some of those impacted – poorer and very ill Medicare members – could benefit tremendously from changes that limit or altogether eliminate out-of-pocket costs in certain circumstances.

Proposed changes to Part D are long overdue

July 8, 2016 – MedPAC recently told Congress that Part D could work better for some consumers – and the panel has recommended big changes. Some of those… Read more