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Aging
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For Medicare open enrollment, journalists should advise: buyer beware
For seniors seeking health insurance coverage for 2025, open enrollment comes with new risks. During open enrollment (Oct. 15 through…
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Reporters uncover conflicts and dubious data on latest Alzheimer’s drug
A blockbuster story in The BMJ showed major concerns surrounding the approval process, efficacy and safety of the Alzheimer’s drug…
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What journalists should know before diving into drug investigations
Learn how two investigative journalists uncovered a trove of information about the recently approved Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.
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Harris floats ‘Medicare at home’ proposal
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a plan on Oct. 8 that would allow Medicare recipients to receive some long-term care…
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Why unmarried women over 50 may be a crucial voting block in the presidential race
A recent AARP poll shows that both married and unmarried women over age 50 lean towards Harris over Trump for…
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New study highlights lack of nursing home medical director presence
More than one-third of nursing homes had no on-site medical directors present during the first quarter of 2023, a new…
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Age-friendly care: What it is and how reporters should cover it
Age-friendly care keeps patient priorities at the forefront, ensuring older adults receive the care they need and want.
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Why many Medicare beneficiaries are not getting prescribed home health care
A recent analysis of Medicare claims data found recommended post-hospitalization home health care declined significantly over six years.
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Features of the Inflation Reduction Act you should cover now
There are at least three stories to write about other IRA provisions and how opponents of the law may file…
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Go beyond the headlines to cover stories on drug-price negotiations
Consider these story angles when reporting on the Biden administration’s recent agreement with drug manufacturers to lower prices.