By George W. Chapman Is it by definition a “system” or is it really a hodgepodge? The definition of a “system” is a
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The Affordable Care Act is Not ‘Lousy Healthcare.’ Is it in Jeopardy?
By George W. Chapman House Speaker Mike Johnson has more than once threatened to repeal the Affordable Care Act. President-elect Trump baselessly calls
Medicare Drug Prices
By George W. Chapman The Inflation Reduction Act has already capped insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare. In 2025, out-of-pocket costs
New COVID Vaccine Is Ready but CDC Says You May Want to Wait
The CDC still recommends we get the updated vaccine, but advises us to not jump the gun and wait until later fall. The protection
Hospital Star Ratings Down in 2024
By George W. Chapman The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the five-star system so consumers could make informed decisions. Based on a
Supreme Court Ruling: Expect More Uncertainty, Confusion
By George W. Chapman The recent ruling limiting the authority of federal agencies like the EPA, Consumer Protection Agency, Education and the Department of
The Mental Health Crisis in Our Country — A Crisis Within a Crisis
The mental health crisis within a crisis is the impact of a family member undergoing a mental health issue on their family. A 2022
O!-O!-O!-Ozempic!
Medicare spent $57 million to cover the drug in 2017. It spent $4.6 billion in 2022 By George W. Chapman The catchy tune in
Cyber Crime: ‘The Most Significant Attack on the Healthcare System in US History’
By George W. Chapman On Feb. 22, 2024, the giant healthcare billing clearinghouse “Change Healthcare” (owned by United Healthcare Group) was hacked. It is
Skilled Nursing Facilities in Dire Financial Straits
Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing