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medicare
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Medicare budget proposals to impact millions of older Americans
As annual Medicare open enrollment begins next week for more than 46 million Americans age 65 and older and an…
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Efforts pick up steam to expand Medicaid dental benefits for older adults
In a recent story for the Baltimore Sun, reporter Andrea K. McDaniels explored a dilemma getting increasing attention these days…
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Research details how racial disparities, stress and poverty can affect Alzheimer’s risk
Stressful life events, poverty and racial inequities contribute to dementia risk in late life, according to new research unveiled at…
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Americans cross the border for affordable dental care
BuzzFeed news reporter John Stanton took a trip over the Mexican border for a look at dental tourism. He found…
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New report looks at long-term care affordability, recommendations
While an estimated 70 percent of older adults will need some long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in…
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AHCJ data update: Medicare payments by provider in your state
In 2015, Medicare paid more than $80 billion to dozens of providers – from neurologists to podiatrists, from ambulance services…
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Poll: U.S. unready for future long-term care needs
A majority of Americans over age 40 think the United States is unprepared for a rapidly growing population of older…
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Aging experts assess priorities under a new administration
From the future of delivery system reform to controlling prescription drug costs to considering how states may handle proposed Medicaid…
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New tip sheet helps explain why AHCA, Medicaid matter to seniors
The future of Medicaid – the health program for low-income adults, children and seniors – is now in the hands of…
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Telehealth gaining wider acceptance but hurdles remain, say #AHCJ17 panelists
Telehealth is a field that is moving towards widespread acceptance, so agreed a panel at Health Journalism 2017 in Orlando.…