Making Sen$e Sep 11 3 problems that are spiking health care costs, according to this surgeon In his new book, Dr. Marty Makary laments that many of his colleagues have abandoned the Hippocratic Oath in favor of charging inflated prices for surgeries and health procedures that are not in their patients’ best interests.
Making Sen$e Aug 30 Why you shouldn’t be afraid to talk to your health insurer Your health insurer knows more about your coverage than anyone, including the often inscrutable rules about what’s covered and how much you pay for coverage in premiums, annual deductibles and co-pays.
Making Sen$e Aug 22 Column: Employers are helping clear the haze on health care prices Employers are encouraging employees to use lower-cost, high-quality providers because it saves employers money as well.
Making Sen$e Aug 12 Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S.
Making Sen$e Jul 31 Should disabled Americans drop Medicare for employer insurance? Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work.
Making Sen$e Jul 25 Will Medicare cover my addiction treatment? In terms of whether Medicare will cover addiction treatment, the key variable is whether such care is proscribed as medically necessary.
Making Sen$e Jul 17 How to handle a surprise medical bill when there’s a Medicare mixup Patients can be hit with medical bills they weren't expecting because insurance and Medicare coverage can be confusing. But there are groups that can help, writes columnist Philip Moeller.
Making Sen$e Jul 10 What you need to know about Social Security’s ex-spousal benefits Navigating Social Security and Medicare can be difficult. Columnist Philip Moeller is here to help answer your questions.
Making Sen$e Jul 04 How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated.
Health Jun 14 Column: A 20-year-old fights back against her health insurer Anna Landre, a college student who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, found herself fighting another battle when her insurer informed her they were reducing the number of hours they would cover for her health aide.