By Elliot Raphaelson The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR) regularly reports on the needs of older Americans, including healthcare and long-term care. In this column, I’ll discuss some findings of a CRR research brief titled, “Who will have unmet long-term care needs and how does Medicaid help?” The brief states that 25…
Stacey Abrams’ Economic Plan Will Cost State Taxpayers, Republicans Say
August 10, 2022
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Stacey Abrams’ economic plan, showcased in a speech she gave on Tuesday night, will—despite her claims—cost Georgia taxpayers money both in new taxes and in lost tax rebates, her opponent Brian Kemp’s camp responded on Wednesday. “Tonight was an hour of hot air and empty words from a desperate candidate who can’t get poll results…
Desantis Admin Seeks to Exclude Trans Treatment From Medicaid; Former Trump Advisor Indicted | NTD Evening News
Republican Governor Desantis of Florida is moving to exclude certain transgender procedures, such as puberty blockers and transitioning surgeries, from the state’s Medicaid coverage, according to an NBC News report. Former President Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 3. * Click the “Save” button below the video…
DeSantis Admin Seeks to Exclude Trans Treatment From Medicaid; Former Trump Adviser Indicted | NTD Evening News
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is moving to exclude certain transgender procedures, such as puberty blockers and transitioning surgeries, from the state’s Medicaid coverage, according to an NBC News report. Former President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 3. NTD Evening News—06/03/2022 1. Peter…
Federal Involvement in Health Care Drives Treatment Choices
Around the United States, in numerous cases, hospitalized COVID-19 patients have asked for Ivermectin but were denied the drug, and then sought a court order forcing the hospital to provide the requested medication. Ivermectin, which has been used safely in humans since 1985, has shown promise in treating the virus, especially when taken early. Although…
Supreme Court Hears Dispute Over Medicare Payment Formula for Safety-Net Hospitals
The Supreme Court seemed to give a cool reception to the Biden administration during oral arguments this morning in a case in which a health care system was seeking higher government reimbursements for treating low-income patients. The case, Becerra v. Empire Health Foundation, is court file 20-1312. Xavier Becerra is U.S. secretary of health and…
Government Assistance Programs and Policies Contributing to Employment Decline Among Able-Bodied Americans: Study
Government assistance programs and policies are contributing to the decline in employment activity among able-bodied Americans, according to a new study by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Republicans. The study, titled, “Reconnecting Americans to the Benefits of Work,” published on Wednesday, seeks to understand why fewer prime-age Americans are part of the nation’s workforce. While noting that declining…
Virginia Couple Receive Nearly 20 Years Combined Prison Sentence for $31.8 Million Counterfeit Coupon Scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Oct. 21 released further details about a $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme that resulted in a Virginia couple receiving a combined prison sentence of nearly 20 years. In September, Lori Ann Talens, 41, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while her husband Pacifico Talens, Jr., 43, was sentenced to seven years behind bars one…
Americans Spending on Top 20 Drugs Nearly Doubles the Rest of the World Combined
October 2, 2021
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The United States outspent every other country in the world combined when it came to the top-selling 20 pharmaceutical drugs, according to a recent analysis of company financial filings by Public Citizen. Americans spent a total of $101.1 billion, while the rest of the world spent $56.8 billion, on the top 20 drugs. The key…
American Spending on Top 20 Drugs Nearly Doubles the Rest of the World Combined
October 2, 2021
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The United States outspent every other country in the world combined when it came to the top-selling 20 pharmaceutical drugs, according to a recent analysis of company financial filings by Public Citizen. Americans spent a total of $101.1 billion, while the rest of the world spent $56.8 billion, on the top 20 drugs. The key…
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