Five ways to improve Medicare

My list includes fixing the Part A solvency problem, controlling drug costs and adding dental, hearing and vision care

Medicare consistently gets high marks from seniors. But healthcare has evolved since Medicare was signed into law in 1965, and so have the needs of seniors.

Today, Medicare beneficiaries need better protection from sharply escalating out-of-pocket costs. Critical coverage gaps need to be addressed too, including dental, hearing, and vision care. The surging privatization of Medicare needs to be counterbalanced with a more level competitive playing field, and assistance for low-income seniors should be expanded.

And while we're at it, let's address the looming insolvency of Medicare Part A, shall we?

Here's my checklist of five ways to make Medicare better.

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