Category
Aging
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Senators push CMS on containing prescription drug costs
In an effort to help consumers get a better handle on drug prices, five U.S. senators — all Democrats —…
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Covering the annual ‘holiday check in’ on aging relatives
Family gatherings during the holidays are an ideal time for adult children to assess the well being of aging parents and…
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Study reinforces home care’s role in reducing hospitalizations for seniors
Home care has long been held up as a model to help avoid preventable hospitalizations or readmissions. A new study…
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Reports graphically illustrate spending on dental, other health care
America spends a lot of money on dental care – roughly $111 billion a year – according to a new…
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Expert panel highlights cognitive aging risk factors, prevention
Medications — including many over-the-counter drugs — are among the greatest contributors to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, according…
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Disparities found in hospice care among older dialysis patients
While end-of-life planning may be more common by providers and patients, there are “substantial” racial disparities when it comes to…
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Finding fresh ways to report on Medicaid, changes in health care system
The Washington, D.C., chapter of AHCJ held an event about Medicaid in late October with Matt Salo, who leads the…
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Covering the growing, underreported problem of elder substance abuse [Updated Nov. 16]
[See update below.] What comes to mind when you think about a substance abuser? Is it this? Or this? What…
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New tip sheet focuses on writing for an older audience
Most journalists do a great job of writing for their audience. But it can be easy to forget that part…
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Proposed budget compromise includes gradual increase in Medicare premiums
While much of America was watching the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals battle it out for 14 long…