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A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problems

Congress's influence on America is profound, having enacted pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights. The Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights legislation were crucial in promoting equality post-Civil War. Moreover, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid have created a safety net for many citizens. Current debates surrounding taxation and war powers…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Older Smokers Reported Higher Loneliness Than Nonsmokers Across Fifteen Countries in a 50,000 Person European Survey

Smokers reported more loneliness than nonsmokers across 15 countries, and loneliness rose faster over two years. The study cannot prove causation.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Reform wasn’t meant to be easy. Here’s how the battles for Medicare and child support defeated vested interests

Can you imagine Australia without Medicare, the age pension, or with 50% tariffs on imported goods such as cars, clothes and shoes?

The Conversation · Sep 8

Employer Insurance Paid Virginia Doctors 28 Percent More Than Medicaid Managed Care for the Same Preventive Visit

A Virginia study found employer coverage paid doctors 28 percent more than Medicaid managed care plans for the same routine preventive visit.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

7 Medicare Fraud Red Flags Seniors Should Watch for After CMS Blocked $1.6 Billion in Payments

Medicare fraud can begin with something that doesn’t feel particularly dangerous: a phone call about a “free” genetic test, an unexpected package containing medical equipment,...

Saving Advice · Sep 7

$1.3 Billion Medicare Fraud Allegations: DOJ Says Patients' Forms Listed Doctors They Had Never Seen and Equipment They Never Got

The US Department of Justice has indicted Erekle Gugava for allegedly laundering money in a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme involving stolen identities and fraudulent claims across the United States.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

60 With Only $2,000 Saved for Retirement: Is It Too Late to Turn Things Around?

Turning 60 with only $2,000 saved for retirement can produce an uncomfortable realization: there probably isn’t enough time left for decades of compounding to solve...

Saving Advice · Sep 6

An AI Voice Agent Can Deliver Talk Therapy to Medicare Patients Before the FDA Evaluates Its Effectiveness

The FDA's TEMPO pilot now lists four devices, including an AI voice agent delivering therapy to Medicare patients without premarket authorization.

Medical Daily · Sep 5

Democrats Might Expand Medicare if They Win the House. Lower Eligibility Age for Coverage Is on the Table.

The proposals remain under discussion, and Democrats have not reached a consensus on many of the more expansive ideas.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Reasons Your Social Security Increase and Your Actual Check Increase Aren’t Always the Same

A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment can increase your benefit without producing the same increase in the amount that lands in your bank account. This is important because the COLA applies to the benefit calculation, while deductions and other adjustments can change the final payment.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 4