By Tom Campbell For as long as most of us can remember, North Carolina’s employee state health plan has been troubled, often described as being in crisis. In 2010, the plan had reported unfunded ...

Historically, cancer care largely focused on the fight for survival. Now, thanks to advancements in screening and treatment, many patients are living decades beyond their diagnosis.

More mental health providers will be permitted to serve Medicare enrollees. Telehealth services are more restricted, and other changes could be in store. Medicare is big business, recently ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Original Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for older adults and people with qualifying disabilities and ...

The different parts of Medicare cover cancer treatments, medications, and some types of cancer screening. However, a person will still be responsible for some of the cost, and the total out-of ...