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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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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.
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New podcast flips the script on aging
Hear from ‘Aging Rewired’ host Sheila Solomon about the importance of listening to older people’s voices when it comes to…
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Researchers aim to rectify underrepresentation of Black women in Alzheimer’s studies
Although Black women have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, they are vastly underrepresented in research of the disease.
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Legislative updates: Geriatric funding, Parkinson’s disease
The Biden Administration invested more than $200 million in geriatric care and passed the first-ever federal law addressing Parkinson’s.
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Patient advocates say new nursing home staffing standards don’t go far enough
While the new minimum staffing standards for nursing homes are the most substantial in decades, many say they don’t go…
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The struggle is real: Covering family caregiving
A recent report found that 67% of family caregivers of older adults struggle to balance their jobs and caregiving roles.
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Tip sheet: A quick primer on long-term care
Here’s what to keep in mind when reporting on the potpourri of federal, state and local long-term care programs, services…
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How we did it: Uncovering abuse in Arizona assisted living facilities
Reporters Caitlin McGlade and Sahana Jayaraman found a disturbing trend of neglect, abuse and homicide at Arizona assisted living facilities.
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Direct-to-consumer health services may pose risks for older adults
Nearly a third of adults ages 50 to 80 said they’re interested in using direct-to-consumer services in the future, according…