New Medicare Plan Infringes on Sovereignty, States Say

Attorney General Abbott leads states' legal charge

"...New Medicare Plan Infringes on Sovereignty, States Say Led by Attorney..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Medicare D Completely Broken

"...An unpublicized and presumably unforeseen consequence of the new Medicare Part D drug plan scam is the virtual abandonment..."

July 19, 2006 Postmarks

Medicare and Social Security Passed Because of Republicans?

"...need to check your history. The programs you mention, Medicare and Social Security, were largely passed through Congress because..."

March 26, 2010 Postmarks

Opinion: Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care

With the recent expiration of pandemic-era health insurance requirements, millions of Texans may lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming months. It doesn’t have to be that way.

"...developed world in the long run, we must enact Medicare for All. The livelihood of women and children, and..."

April 14, 2023 Column by Yosha Singh

About AIDS

Medicare bill an AIDS nightmare

"...Congress' recent Medicare overhaul is a behemoth coming around the corner, about..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...GOP incumbent Roger Williams. Sloan says she’s running for “Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, workers’ rights, and..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Hotel Artemis

A bleak but stylish future, where only criminals can afford healthcare

"...of Hotel Artemis: a plot that posits a damaged, Medicare-aged woman as its central figure. And that the role..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...• Listen up, spring chicks. Medicare enrollees have through Dec. 31 "to change or add..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Mackey Annotated

"...his choice of epigraph, Mackey thinks Social Security and Medicare are both "socialist" programs and considers the British National..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

A rich guy shows no respect for the dead; a Bush appointee-turned-lobbyist shows no respect for ethics

"...we're talking about, George W.'s handpicked honcho of America's Medicare program. Tommy came into this position of public trust..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

Over the Counter Fraud; Shell Games

"...Neither can "Citizens for Better Medicare" be counted as a grassroots group just because its..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

Bad Medicine?

If Austin's Public Clinics Go Private, the Poor Could Suffer

"...for "safety net" clinics and hospitals receiving Medicaid and Medicare funds. That figure has been far exceeded. As of..."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...care – advocating universal coverage via an expansion of Medicare and Medicaid, a "public option" plan in the Affordable..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...supports the Bernie Sanders bill that would move toward “Medicare-for-All.” On gun control, he emphasized better mental health services..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Health Care Changes in Progress

What's already in effect and what's still to come

"...• Bringing payments to Medicare Advantage insurers in line with the less costly Medicare..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Hiding Behind the Hedge; and Ryan Peddling a Raw Deal

"...Wall Street-backed Congress critters are working fervently to kill Medicare and defund everything from education to environmental protection –..."

May 20, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Citigroup's Big Deal; and The Fight for Change in Washington

"...Not long ago, lawmakers made an effort to change Medicare's system for purchasing walkers, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment..."

July 18, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Patient Problems Pile Up

"...are not able to charge the same amount to Medicare for patient visits if the patient is residing in..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Postmarks

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...politics: e.g., expanding the Affordable Care Act rather than Medicare for All, advocating progress on environmental protection and climate..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Obamacare 101

The Affordable Care Act rolls out October 1 – here's your first day's syllabus

"...even though similar counselors, with little controversy, have assisted Medicare enrollees for years. U.S. Health and Human Services Department..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Getting Wello

Join the fight for universal health care

"...U.S. health-care system, my mother is "fully covered" by Medicare and other insurance. That's the nasty paradox explored in..."

July 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

It's time to put our money and our mouths where they're needed in order to defeat George Bush in 2004

"...WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY?; HEY, BUSH – WHAT ABOUT MEDICARE?; HEY, BUSH – WHERE ARE THE WEAPONS OF MASS..."

April 2, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Ghibli Goodness, Bike Stories, Poetry Readings, and More Events for the Week

Just because it's a weekday doesn't mean you can't get into some art

"...to me; I’m going Gould-mode.   – James Scott Medicare 101..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...(advocating a restored Affordable Care Act leading eventually to "Medicare for All") and climate change (endorsing the Green New..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

"...Revolution Texas; the proposal is a version of the Medicare for All plan championed by the national organization's spiritual..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Liability Claim Filed Against Lakeway Hospital

Rawney McVaney's story continues

"...both state and federal standards. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services subsequently informed the hospital that a..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Cliff Notes: Happy New Deadline!

Congressional huffing and puffing finally yields a deal

"...of unemployment benefits, as well as an extension of Medicare payments to doctors that otherwise would have been cut..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

What About Retired Rural Teachers?

"...and is trying to pay increased doctor deductibles for Medicare and TRS. The 16th largest pension plan in the..."

Jan. 9, 2012 Postmarks

Feds Deny Women's Health Renewal

Language intended to exclude Planned Parenthood may jeopardize entire program

"...U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services denied Texas' application to renew the..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Fed Up Yet?

Republican politicians propose pulling Texas out of Medicaid

"...Medicaid is an easy target (unlike the politically popular Medicare), because it's wrongly imagined as only helping "poor people."..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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