Medicare Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: I’m on Medicare, but I still got stuck with a $25,000 hospital bill

by Andrew Taylor Special to the Los Angeles Times December 28, 2019December 27, 2019

The fact that I’m also a physician didn’t clue me into this unfair gap in coverage.

by Jess Pernsteiner Tribune News Service November 29, 2019November 29, 2019

It’s not a luxury; it’s essential for overall well-being.

by Clifford J. Rosen and Ann L. Elderkin Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2019December 27, 2019

Stepped-up screening and treatment will ease the toll of osteoporosis, both personally and economically.

by Mike Enzi Special to the Press Herald August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

The problem stems from an aging population and rising health care costs – not from the 2017 tax reform.

by The Editorial Board August 11, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine Sen. Angus King rightly punctures the persistent claim that tax cuts pay for themselves.

by The Editorial Board August 2, 2019August 1, 2019

In an aging, rural state, telemedicine could fill in health care gaps – but only if technology and coverage issues are resolved.

by The Editorial Board May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

The current generation of retirees can’t get by on their retirement benefits, and the generations behind them are in worse shape.

by Steven Michaud Special to the Press Herald May 21, 2019May 20, 2019

The government determines the fees for those who are on Medicaid or Medicare or are uninsured.

by The Editorial Board May 14, 2019May 13, 2019

Hospitals charge private insurance three times more for the same services paid by Medicare.

Instead, the media are soft on the error-prone young congresswoman.