All posts by david

KFF: As Medicaid Purge Begins, ‘Staggering Numbers’ of Americans Lose Coverage

More than 600,000 Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since pandemic protections ended on April 1. And a KFF Health News analysis of state data shows the vast majority were removed from state rolls for not completing paperwork. Under normal circumstances, states review their... Read more

Merck Lawsuit Over Drug Price Negotiation Reflects Industry Greed and Disregard for Seniors and Taxpayers

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding Merck’s filing a lawsuit to block Medicare from negotiating lower drug prices on behalf of the American people.  “Merck’s ridiculous lawsuit is the ... Read more

KFF Health News: Cardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics

Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous toll on the health and quality of life of older Americans.... Read more

Pfizer CEO Comment on Drug Price Negotiation Reflects Industry Greed, Arrogance and Disregard for Patients

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla’s statement that the federal government’s plans to negotiate drug prices for Medicare amount to "negotiation with a gun to your h... Read more

KFF Health News: Republicans Vow Not to Cut Veterans’ Benefits. But the Legislation Suggests Otherwise.

Addressing the impact of the House GOP debt-ceiling bill on veterans’ programs, “I’m dead serious that we’re not cutting veterans, and I mean it.” - Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in a speech on the House floor, April 26.... Read more

KFF Health News: Biden Administration Issues New Warning About Medical Credit Cards

The Biden administration on Thursday cautioned Americans about the growing risks of medical credit cards and other loans for medical bills, warning in a new report that high interest rates can deepen patients’ debts and threaten their financial security. In its report, the ... Read more

If a Budget Reflects a Party’s Values, Then the GOP Must Not Value Seniors

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding H.R. 2811, the House vote on raising the debt ceiling until 2024: "Today the House Republicans voted on their so-called debt ceiling plan. A political part... Read more

Retirees: Senate Must Confirm Julie Su as Labor Secretary

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the Senate vote to confirm Julie Su as Labor Secretary: "Julie Su is exceptionally qualified to be the next Secretary of Labor. “She is a nationally r... Read more

Retiree Groups Announce New Collaboration to Take on the Nation’s Retirement Security Emergency

Washington, DC –  The National United Committee to Protect Pensions (NUCPP) Board of Directors and the Alliance for Retired Americans (Alliance) are pleased to announce a partnership to address the nation’s retirement security crisis. “With politicians, despite their d... Read more