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Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves

  “…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 […]

Weekly News Roundup for Oct 14, 2024

  New Code WACK! episode Find us on Apple podcasts, our website or your favorite podcast platform.     Public Health Advocacy:Leveraging the ImmigrantExperience Featuring Seciah Aquino, DrPH, MSLatino Coalition for a Healthy California         Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Snippets […]

Employers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed

  “‘You’d assume that employers want to pay less, that they would want to pay more attention,’ he said. ‘But what I’ve learned is they are often underequipped, underresourced, and oftentimes not understanding the severity of the lack of oversight and accountability.’”     Employers […]

Weekly News Roundup for Oct 7, 2024

  New Code WACK! episode Find us on Apple podcasts, our website or your favorite podcast platform.     A Giant ‘Shell Game?’The Egregious Gimmicks ofCorporate Health Care     Featuring Ed Weisbart, MDPhysicians for a NationalHealth Program         Breaking News in […]

The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine

  “Critics have watched with alarm as the industry has managed to deflate or deflect financial penalties and steadily gain clout in Washington through political contributions; television advertising, including a 2023 Super Bowl feature; and other activities, including mobilizing seniors. There’s also a revolving door, […]

Weekly News Roundup for Sep 30, 2024

  New Code WACK! episode Find us on Apple podcasts, our website or your favorite podcast platform.     ‘Incestuous Exploitation?’PBMs and CorporateHealthcare Consolidation   Featuring Ed Weisbart, MDPhysicians for a NationalHealth Program         Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Snippets of […]

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