22 stories tagged #Medicare

  1. Mexico: The Strategic Plan B for Over One Million Americans
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    Mexico: The Strategic Plan B for Over One Million Americans

    Over 1.5 million Americans live in Mexico, drawn by its proximity, easy residency, diverse climates, and stable democracy as a key Plan B location.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. From Lizard Venom to National Phenomenon: How GLP-1 Drugs Reached One in Eight Americans
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    From Lizard Venom to National Phenomenon: How GLP-1 Drugs Reached One in Eight Americans

    A Bronx endocrinologist’s discovery in Gila monster saliva, initially rejected by the government, spawned a class of drugs now used by roughly one in eight U.S. adults for weight loss and diabetes.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. Medicare Launches Pilot Program for Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy, Zepbound
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    Medicare Launches Pilot Program for Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy, Zepbound

    A new Medicare bridge program will cover popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound for eligible older adults starting July 1st, with a $50 monthly copay.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge
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    Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge

    More Americans are retiring with dependent children. Financial planners weigh in on the costs, from college to health insurance.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors
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    Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors

    New research shows higher asthma and COPD revisit rates and increased pneumonia mortality after PE hospital acquisitions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Your Health App Could Be Undermining Your Care
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    Your Health App Could Be Undermining Your Care

    New research reveals that low digital health literacy among seniors causes missed appointments and delayed care due to confusing portals and privacy fears.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. The $172,500 Retirement Blind Spot: Bridging the Pre-Medicare Gap
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    The $172,500 Retirement Blind Spot: Bridging the Pre-Medicare Gap

    For many, the cost of health insurance between retirement at 63 and Medicare at 65 is a financial blind spot. Strategies to bridge that gap.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. 7 Medical Tests Seniors Can Safely Skip, According to Experts
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    7 Medical Tests Seniors Can Safely Skip, According to Experts

    Leading medical groups advise against certain routine tests for those over 65. Discover which procedures may cause more harm than good.

    last mo. 2 min read