11 trends and hard truths in 2022
The following is a news analysis. Sometimes we are so mired in debating the minute we lose sight of the obvious big picture. It distracts us. As we close out 2022, I thought it would be a good idea to […]
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Covid relief fraud; Tortured in Hong Kong; Suing Baltimore schools
Government watchdogs have already identified billions of dollars in fraud when it comes to Covid relief funds. Who tried to get rich at taxpayer expense? Sunday on Full Measure, I’ll profile one of the biggest scams you probably never heard
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(READ) Medicare won’t pay for controversial Alzheimer’s drug except for patients in studies
Medicare will only pay for patients to take a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug if they are enrolled in an approved study. That policy decision from the federal government is the latest blow to aducanumab, being sold by Biogen under the
(READ) 22 states challenge Covid-19 vaccine mandate
The following is an excerpt from Becker’s Hospital Review. A coalition of 12 states sued the federal government Nov. 15 to block a [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services federal] mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccination for eligible staff at healthcare facilities participating in
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(READ) Senators: expensive drug ads target seniors; balloon taxpayer costs
Two senators, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), say they plan to introduce new legislation to expose “Pharma’s unfair drug advertising practices” and require disclosure of drug costs in TV ads. They say that will save taxpayers money. The
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Did Trump say he’ll “permanently defund social security” if re-elected? No.
Shortly after President Trump’s Saturday news conference announcing several executive orders, numerous analysts and political figures falsely claimed that he’d announced plans to “permanently defund Social Security” and/or Medicare if he’s re-elected. Trump never said that. President Trump did announce
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The Medicare Advantage Money Grab
Tens of billions of dollars in overcharges. Suspected over billing. Inflated health assessments. An investigation by the Center for Public Integrity that was first published in 2014 found deep and expensive flaws in the Medicare Advantage program created by Congress
