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COVID-19 tests and vaccines are free to consumers. End of story.
Some consumers continue to be billed for COVID tests and vaccines. So let's get the story straight here.
Court case puts air ambulance memberships in spotlight. What does this mean for consumers?
Air ambulance bills can run in the thousands of dollars. Some companies sell "memberships" to consumers. But this option may not be a smart purchase for most consumers.
New report: COVID-19 cases in nursing homes drop by 80 percent after mass vaccinations
There are many reasons for optimism, particularly the huge turnaround that started in the second half of December when vaccines started rolling out. We found that has led to a decline in nursing home cases exceeding 80 percent. But this is not a time to act irresponsibly or get overly confident.
New report: Society undervalues family caregivers’ vital, increasingly important role
People caring for their aging parents, their loved ones with disabilities, or their children are doing some of the most important work there is. And yet many public policies undervalue the worth of caring for a loved one. As the largest population cohort in U.S. history -- the Baby Boomers -- ages, with a longer expected lifespan than ever, the need for caregivers will grow. Vital and Undervalued, a new report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund, shows how many people are either providing care for or receiving care from a loved one.
After 20 people die and dozens become ill, FDA finally flags hand sanitizer from Mexico
Consumers still at risk for harmful over-the-counter drug products of all types because of soft federal regulations.