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Put More Money in Your Pocket This Tax Season

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United Way U.S. President Discusses the Unknown Details about Filing Taxes A new United Way survey shows that a majority of Americans do not know they are eligible for tax credits that would increase their refund and unaware that they are qualified to receive free tax return preparation. Stacey D. Stewart, U.S. President of United Way Worldwide discusses taxes. Read the article and watch the interview.

The American Medical Association Calls It a Disease; So, Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Obesity Meds?

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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson  discuss why obesity drugs need to be covered A federal law prohibits Medicare from covering patient costs for prescription obesity medications – even though the FDA has found them to be safe and effective in treating obesity. Former  US Secretary of Health and Human Services,  Governor Tommy Thompson discusses this issue. Read the article and watch the interview.

Be Counted! Campaign Brings Together the Psoriatic Arthritis Community to Increase Awareness

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Be Counted!  Educational Initiative Seeks to Rally Support for this Misunderstood Disease Be Counted!  is a new educational initiative that unites advocates, experts, and patients to raise awareness of PsA and rally public support for those living with the disease. Read the article and watch the interview with Dr. Jason Faller, MD and PsA patient Lisa H.