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Medicare open enrollment starts soon. Here’s what to know
When Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15, beneficiaries will need to know the key changes coming in 2027. During fall open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7, traditional Medicare enrollees can change their Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or, in some states, switch to a different Medigap plan or from a Medicare Advantage plan…
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Age-friendly care: What it is and how reporters should cover it
You may have heard of age-friendly care. Several panelists discussed this concept at Health Journalism 2024 in June. But how is it measured? And why does it matter? Here are some things reporters should know when covering this topic. More than 54 million Americans are 65 or older. This number is projected to skyrocket to…
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