Howard Gleckman

LEAD could reduce falls. But at the same time, the White House is aggressively moving to limit existing falls prevention efforts

Without debate or any tax policy change, Americans now are paying what effectively is a carbon tax. And at rates far higher than any imaginable legislated levy.

Howard Gleckman, Senior Contributor Thu, April 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM GMT+2 5 min read

The US health system often is plagued by too much of a (sometimes) good thing. Doctors order a test or treatment and then continue them for the rest

The plan would shift much long-term care from Medicaid to Medicare. It would for anyone with a significant need for care but tie benefits amounts to income and assets.

Policymakers will have to decide among four basic LTSS models: Medicaid; Medicare; public insurance; or leaving people and their families to fend for themselves.

Do not trust government when it promises to designate taxes for specific programs. It will raid them by cutting their revenues or spending the money elsewhere.

In an important symbolic step, 17 Senate Democrats announced they will work together to develop a plan to improve long-term services and supports in the US.

Family caregivers are the foundation of our system of care for older adults and younger people with physical or cognitive limitations.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' long-awaited rule implementing the Medicaid work requirements Congress passed last summer will make