Author: Mark Wrede

  “Why the high price? One explanation is that hospitals mark up products to balance overhead costs and generate revenue.”     Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars   This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer […]

  “The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit.”     Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.   KINGSTREE, S.C. […]

  “…recent comments from former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about possible changes to the ACA have opened Republicans up to heavier scrutiny.”     Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bull’s-Eye   Health care is […]

  “Health care hasn’t figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.”     Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals   Tom Zawierucha, 58, a building services worker in New Jersey, wishes candidates would talk […]

  “Still, in a heated election cycle with Vice President Kamala Harris, a Californian, on the presidential ticket, the Democratic governor was noticeably reluctant to impose additional industry regulations.”     California Continues Progressive Policies, With Restraint, in Divisive Election Year   SACRAMENTO, Calif. — […]

  “…at least 4.3 million people 55 or older who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States. About half have trouble with daily activities such as bathing, eating, cooking, shopping, taking medications, and managing money…. But only 1 in 3 received […]