Updates
Family health care costs dipped last year, but it’s not why you might think
For the first time in 16 years, health care costs for a family of four dropped. But it’s not because health…
Lawmakers call new Alzheimer’s drug price “unconscionable”
The first Alzheimer’s drug to pass the FDA’s finish line in nearly 20 years — and the only one that will…
New parents take home more than their bundle of joy. Some get surprise medical bills
Pregnant women spend on average $4,500 out of pocket on maternity care including blood tests…
Appendicitis ruled out, but the hospital bill was a big pain
Each month, National Public Radio and the Kaiser Health Network report on an outrageous medical bill. And if you…
Nearly 70% of Congress cashed a check from Big Pharma before the 2020 election
There are 505 members of Congress, and according to a new analysis of records by STAT, 374 of them cashed a check from…
Advocacy at their fingertips: Nursing homes residents are Zooming into the Capitol
When the pandemic shut down the world, nursing homes did not allow outside visitors. Instead…
Want to retire? Make sure you check out the latest health care cost estimates first.
There’s no question that health care (finding it and paying for it) is a big factor when it comes to our decisions…
Two prescription gels to ease pain & promote healing. One costs $3,615 and the other $21. Unbelievable but true.
Some of us have shelled out big bucks for a department store wrinkle cream only to find it doesn’t work any better…
Free COVID-19 Testing? Not exactly. Hospitals charged your insurer
As COVID-19 spread, the demand for testing increased. Some 400 million tests and counting have been issued…
Hidden ‘COVID fees’ may be illegal
If you’ve visited the hospital, doctor’s office, dentist, or in some cases even restaurants during the pandemic,…