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medicare
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In midst of national ‘Medicare for All’ debate, one state takes own action
Washington has become the first state to move ahead with a version of a public option – an element of…
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Lack of routine dental care under Medicare continues to rankle
About 60 million Americans depend upon Medicare for their health care coverage. But the national health insurance program for retired…
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Tennessee to take the lead in converting its Medicaid to block-grant funding
Tennessee may become the first state in the country to take advantage of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for block-granting Medicaid –…
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The other Democratic health agenda (hint – it’s not Medicare for All)
With all the attention on Medicare for All, it’s easy to forget that congressional Democrats have another important health care…
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Senate Finance Committee hearing focuses on nursing home abuse
Compelling, heartbreaking stories of abuse and neglect from the daughters of two elderly women drove home a call for tighter…
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As the ‘Medicare-for-all’ debate heats up, some useful terms to keep straight
“Medicare-for-all,” “single-payer” and “universal coverage” are going to be in the news a lot over the next few years –…
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Panelists explore what’s missing from Medicare
While Medicare may be a cornerstone of keeping older adults healthy and reducing poverty, it’s far from perfect. Closing huge…
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Former CMS leader discusses vulnerable populations, drug pricing and a health journalist he admires
Don Berwick is a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Obama. Berwick’s long…
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Primary care physicians find value-based payments fail to cover their costs
It’s hard to imagine any physician starting an online fundraising effort to keep her practice open. But for Michelle Mitchell,…
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Community supports may significantly lower hospital admissions and length of stay
Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to older adults on Medicare may help reduce hospital admissions and…