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Biden Health Officials Highlight Diversity and Affordable Care on Match Day Events across the Nation

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, a group of Biden administration health officials will participate in “Match Day”, an event celebrated by medical students across the country as they discover where they will be completing their residency programs. This special day will involve officials visiting various medical schools, including schools in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Wisconsin, California, and North Carolina. One significant visit will be made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to a …

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Medical Debt Relief Law in Colorado Leads the Nation In Consumer Protection

Denver, Colorado – Lindsey Vance’s struggle with medical debt has been a defining factor in her adult life, beginning when she was just 19 years old. Like many Americans burdened with medical bills, Vance found herself trapped in a cycle of accruing debt that she simply could not afford to pay off. This debt hindered her ability to secure a car, apartment, or credit card in her own name for years, severely impacting her financial …

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Mercy Health System: Leading the Nation in Patient Experience and Integrated Care

St. Louis, Missouri – Mercy, a leading U.S. health system, was recently named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health. Mercy serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and is known for being one of the largest and highest-performing Accountable Care Organizations in terms of quality and cost. This highly integrated, multi-state health care system includes more than 50 acute care and specialty hospitals, along with numerous convenient …

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**Maine Leads the Nation in Average Age of Retired Population** – Census Data Reveals Key Insights into the Aging Population of the United States

Portland, Maine – The average retirement age for Americans is 62, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. This means individuals are not quite eligible for Medicare but are several decades into their working lives. The actual retirement age for older workers shows a five-year gap between expectations and reality, with many workers retired or nearing retirement at age 65 and older, making up 18% of the total population, or 62 million adults, according …

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