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Biden Wins Early Court Test for Medicare Drug Negotiations

Episode 334

Feb. 15, 2024

A federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to invalidate the Biden administration’s Medicare prescription-drug price negotiation program. But the suit turned on a technicality, and several more court challenges are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, health policy pops up in Super Bowl ads, as Congress approaches yet another funding deadline. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join �Թϲ��’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too.

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A digital illustration shows a black-and-white pencil drawing of the face of an older woman. Some areas of her face are warped and look like ghostly, swirling mist. Surrounding the older woman are various young people who, as they party, exercise, or socialize, look at her with demeaning and dismissive expressions. Gray static expands out from behind the woman’s head and fades into a bright yellow background where the younger people are. Covid-19 virus particles cover the image like polka dots.

Navigating Aging

Do We Simply Not Care About Old People?

Recently, thousands of older Americans have been dying weekly of covid. But most Americans aren’t wearing masks in public, a move that could prevent infections. Many at-risk seniors aren’t getting antiviral therapies, and older adults in nursing homes aren’t getting vaccines. Why?

By Judith Graham

Feb. 9, 2024

Primary Care Disrupted

Where Are the Nation’s Primary Care Providers? It’s Not an Easy Answer

Politicians keep talking about fixing primary care shortages. But flawed national data leaves big holes in how to evaluate which policies are effective.

By Rae Ellen Bichell

Jan. 30, 2024

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Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families

In the wake of a �Թϲ��-New York Times series, members of the Special Committee on Aging are asking residents and their families to submit their bills and are calling for a Government Accountability Office study.

By Jordan Rau

Jan. 25, 2024

A photo of an older person's hand putting their car key in the ignition.

Navigating Aging

Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age

As cognitive skills erode with age, driving skills weaken, but an aging driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

By Judith Graham

Jan. 24, 2024

The Health 202

Medicare Advantage Is Popular, but Some Beneficiaries Feel Buyer’s Remorse

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Jan. 23, 2024

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What’s Indoor Air Quality Like in Long-Term Care Facilities During Wildfires? Worse Than You’d Think.

As climate change-driven wildfires increasingly choke large parts of the United States with smoke each summer, new research shows residents in long-term care facilities are being exposed to dangerously poor air, even those who don’t set foot outside during smoke events.

By Kylie Mohr

Jan. 23, 2024

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Watch: Older Americans Say They Feel Stuck in Medicare Advantage Plans

You’ve probably seen advertising about Medicare Advantage plans. �Թϲ��' Sarah Jane Tribble explains the pros and cons of this insurance option as enrollment in these plans increases.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Jan. 22, 2024

An elderly man is sitting in a wheelchair in a hospital room. A health care worker is visible in the foreground of the image.

Navigating Aging

America’s Health System Isn’t Ready for the Surge of Seniors With Disabilities

More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need. New federal regulations would address that problem.

By Judith Graham

Jan. 17, 2024

Two photos are shown side by side: The left is of Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley debating on CNN. The photo on the right is of Donald Trump at a Fox News town hall event.

KFF HEALTH NEWS & POLITIFACT HEALTHCHECK

In a Fractious Rerun, GOP Rivals Haley and DeSantis Debate Health Care. Trump Sits It Out.

The fifth debate of the 2024 GOP presidential primary season took place days before Iowa Republicans will caucus to determine their pick for the top of the party’s ticket. The front-runner, former President Donald Trump, once again did not participate.

By �Թϲ�� and PolitiFact staffs

Jan. 11, 2024

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Deadly Denials

Older Americans Say They Feel Trapped in Medicare Advantage Plans

As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Jan. 5, 2024

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�Թϲ�� / CMG TV Stations Investigation

‘I Am Just Waiting to Die’: Social Security Clawbacks Drive Some Into Homelessness

The Social Security Administration is reclaiming billions of dollars in alleged overpayments from some of the nation's poorest and most vulnerable, leaving some people homeless or struggling to stay in housing, beneficiaries and advocates say.

By Fred Clasen-Kelly

Dec. 20, 2023

�Թϲ��-CMG TV Stations Investigation

Social Security Chief Apologizes to Congress for Misleading Testimony on Overpayments

Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi sent the letter days after �Թϲ�� and Cox Media Group reported that the agency has been demanding money back from more than twice as many people as she’d disclosed in October testimony.

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group

Dec. 18, 2023

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Dying Broke: A �Թϲ��-New York Times Project

‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers on the Costs of Long-Term Care

Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the “Dying Broke” series, a joint project by �Թϲ�� and The New York Times that examined the costs of long-term care.

By Jordan Rau and Reed Abelson, The New York Times

Dec. 15, 2023

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‘Until It Is Fixed’: Congress Ramps Up Action on Social Security Clawbacks

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chair of the Senate Finance Committee, vowed to meet monthly with Social Security officials until the problems surrounding overpayment demands are fixed.

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group

Dec. 15, 2023

The goMARTI vehicle, a white van painted with green and blue branding, is parked outside.

People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence

A pilot project in northern Minnesota aims to pave the way for fully autonomous vehicles to offer independence for people who can’t drive.

By Tony Leys

Dec. 12, 2023

A medicare card is layered over a U.S. $100-dollar-bill.

Dodging the Medicare Enrollment Deadline Can Be Costly

As open enrollment ends, many people are tuning out. They could wind up with a surprise next year: higher costs and less access to health care providers.

By Susan Jaffe

Dec. 7, 2023

Kilolo Kijakazi reviews a sheet of paper being handed to her.

�Թϲ��-CMG TV Stations Investigation

Social Security Clawbacks Hit a Million More People Than Agency Chief Told Congress

More than 2 million people a year have been sent notices that Social Security overpaid them and demanding they repay the money. That’s twice as many as the head of Social Security disclosed at a congressional hearing in October.

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group

Dec. 6, 2023

Dying Broke: A �Թϲ��-New York Times Project

Watch: The Long-Term Care Crisis: Why Few Can Afford to Grow Old in America

Long-term care options in the U.S. are costly, complex, and often inadequate. �Թϲ��' Jordan Rau and Reed Abelson of The New York Times host a Zoom panel to explore the challenges of providing — and affording — care.

By Jordan Rau

Dec. 6, 2023

Donated prescription drugs are stacked on shelves. On the top shelf, a sign reads, "DONATED MEDICATIONS / INJECTABLES" On the shelf below, a second sign says, "DONATED MEDICATIONS / INHALERS / NASAL SPRAYS"

These Programs Put Unused Prescription Drugs in the Hands of Patients in Need

States and counties look to expand programs that accept donations of unused surplus drugs from places like nursing homes and hospitals and redistribute them to low-income and uninsured residents.

By Kate Ruder

Dec. 6, 2023

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