The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.

Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.

Proposed cuts would be catastrophic to Americans’ access to care.

In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than 150 million Americans.

Top Republicans are passing around a 50-page list of ideas on how to cover the cost of a tax cut and immigration crackdown bill.

This year, older workers will have chances to save more for retirement, spend less on medicine and see other ways to improve their finances.

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it had made less than analysts expected.

The growing number of older people may suffer, but the geriatric approach can help every patient.

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.