As Americans grow increasingly frustrated with their healthcare system, a proposal that has long been kicked around on the Democratic periphery is showing up in debates and on political platforms: “Medicare for All.” According to a 2025 Economist-YouGov poll, nearly 60% of Americans favor a system of Medicare for All, while 85% of Democrats support ...
Pharma companies are influencing doctors to prescribe pricey drugs by wooing them with money and gifts, a new evidence review has concluded. Payments and gifts from the pharmaceutical industry also increase the quantity of drugs doctors prescribe, the Cochrane Library review found. Doctors also are more likely to prescribe drugs inappropriately if they’ve received money ...
As flu season heightens, it’s important to prioritize immune system support, which includes eating a balanced diet of nutrient-dense foods, experts say. The immune system is directly connected to the gut, so consuming the right nutrients can positively affect both. “If we’re not getting enough fiber, fermented foods or the right nutrients, we can get ...
In June, lawmakers passed a healthcare tax that could increase premiums in order to combat federal Medicaid cuts. The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans say in a new lawsuit that the tax violates Proposition 35, passed by voters in 2024.
Contrary to popular opinion, ICHRAs are not the cavalry coming to solve your company’s health care problems. SureCo recently released its State of ICHRA Report for 2026, marking the first time ICHRA implementation crossed from an early experiment to a mainstream benefits strategy. While ICHRAs might look like a viable short-term option for some companies ...
Every fall, employers that offer prescription drug coverage have an important Medicare Part D responsibility. They must tell Medicare-eligible employees and dependents whether their current employer-sponsored drug coverage is “creditable” or “non-creditable.” The annual notice must be provided before October 15, when Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period begins. For 2026, that means employers should distribute their ...