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medicare
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How to uncover immediate jeopardy citations — and how AHCJ can help
Regulators and hospitals are not obliged to announce immediate jeopardy citations, so journalists must be diligent about digging them up.
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WSJ analysis shows sickest seniors leaving Medicare Advantage, shifting costs to taxpayers
The Wall Street Journal reported that the sickest Medicare Advantage patients canceled coverage as health needs rose, shifting costs to…
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For Medicare members, the Inflation Reduction Act cuts drug costs, spreads out payments
In 2025, the Inflation Reduction Act will lower drug copayment costs and allow monthly payment plans for Medicare Part D…
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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 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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Conversation with Medicare director focuses on drug price negotiations
Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, spoke about improvements to the Medicare drug program at HJ24.
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Clearing up confusion about dual eligibles
Here’s what you need to know to report on dual eligibles, low-income older or disabled adults who qualify for both…
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Coverage 101: Using the new state media guides to write big stories
In this webinar, learn how to navigate and report on health insurance in each state with Georgetown University’s new primers.
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AHCJ releases interactive state-by-state health insurance guide
The new tool will help health care journalists understand and navigate the complexities of the U.S. health insurance system.
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HHS names first 10 drugs for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act
The Biden administration named the first 10 prescription drugs on Tuesday that will undergo Medicare price negotiations starting this year.…