In 1997, President Bill Clinton was coming off a convincing reelection effort and presiding over a booming economy. Tax revenues were surging, and the federal budget deficit was falling. During the preceding two years, the annual deficit had s...
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When it comes to longevity, we should look to the East, not the West
This story is part of What Happens Next, our complete guide to understanding the future. Read more predictions about the Future of Aging.
The longevity era has arrived—and it looks different to your grandparents’ generation.
If you’re 65 ...
The most important job in the world is one no one wants anymore
This story is part of What Happens Next, our complete guide to understanding the future. Read more predictions about the Future of Aging.
A lot of caregiving policy feels like it was written in the 1950s—because...
Sniffles? Cancer? Under Medicare Plan, Payments for Office Visits Would Be Same for Both
The Trump administration hopes to cut red tape by establishing a single Medicare rate for office visits. But the change could reduce payments for the sickest patients, doctors warn.
Health Insurer Centene Is Sued Over Lack of Medical Coverage
A star of the Affordable Care Act is accused of offering plans that make it hard to find a doctor who accepts its insurance.
The New Health Care: Why Medicare and Medicaid Can Outmatch Private Plans on Cost
Good news: The medical system doesn’t seem to discriminate by insurance status. Bad news: The value of care is hard to influence by adjusting prices.
