Richard Eisenberg, Contributor

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What Broke American Health Care And How To Fix It

Dr. Marty Makary, author of the new book about America’s health care system — The Price We Pay — is someone who’s actually doing something about bringing down medical costs.

2020 Election: Takeaways For Older Voters From The CNN Debates

What the presidential hopefuls said about key domestic issues at the CNN debates

2020 Election: Takeaways For Older Voters From The CNN Debates

What the presidential hopefuls said about key domestic issues at the CNN debates

Older Voters Put Climate Change Above Health Care And Social Security In Next Avenue Reader Survey

Here’s what Next Avenue readers said are their top 2020 election issues.

2020 Election: What Democrats Told Older Voters At The AARP Forums

What 2020 election Democratic candidates told older voters at the AARP forums

Is It Time For Government To Offer Universal Family Care?

All about a new proposal for universal family care to help Americans

2 New Ways To Get Smarter About Medicare

Medicare has a new What’s Covered app and United Income’s Medicare Advice helps you choose coverage

Universal Home Care Is On The Ballot In Maine

The Universal Home Care ballot initiative in Maine would provide free home care for some older residents and possibly higher pay for care workers.

Prescription Drug Prices: A Bitter Pill In The Midterm Elections

Older voters want Washington to do more about lowering prescription drug costs. The midterm elections may make that happen.

Can Bundled Medical Payments Save You Money?

Bundled payments aim to prevent surprise hospital bills and keep costs down. Here’s who’s offering them and what the research shows.