The Costs of Doing Nothing
This AARP Public Policy Institute chart book highlights the costs of inaction on health care reform from the perspective of consumers, businesses, society, and the nation.
We believe that health care and financial security are the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. More »
Congressional Pledge
We're asking Congress to commit to working in a bipartisan way to provide Americans with actions and answers. More »
Supporting Organizations
More than one hundred organizations have endorsed the Divided We Fail platform. More »
Featured Articles
Guest column: Steven Anderson, NACDS
Steven Anderson and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores have a powerful story to tell about the role of pharmacies as the face of neighborhood health care.
The Divided We Fail Platform
Read our basic positions regarding the future of health and financial security.
Doing Well Through Wellness
Changing behavior starts with changing the culture that supports it, as evidenced by a study of companies that provide health care for more than 35 million Americans.
Stand Up for Yourself
This video is a powerful anthem and appeal performed by the legendary Aretha Franklin. It encourages us to make our voices heard: "With this life if you do nothing else stand up for yourself."
Working After 50: Worry-free or Worrisome?
Working beyond retirement helps people stay active, engaged and independent. Let's do everything we can to redefine retirement for those who want, or need, to keep working.
The Quiet Crisis: The Rising Costs of Health Care
Known as the "quiet crisis," the number of people with health insurance who might be bankrupted by a medical crisis is growing.
Real Relief
AARP and the AARP Foundation have launched Real Relief: programs and tools to help people concerned about the current economic crisis.
In The News
The leaders of Divided We Fail recently participated in the Senate Finance Committee Roundtable on Expanding Coverage in Health Care Reform and provided a statement for the record.
Divided We Fail is thanking President Obama for sending a clear message on health reform and long-term financial security.
