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Susan Jaffe

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Correspondent at The Lancet

Contributing Writer at KFF Health News

KFF Health News Contributing Writer on health policy & aging, Lancet's DC Correspondent, ex-Plain Dealer(OH) aging issues reporter. Tips? [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Susan Jaffe

    By Susan Jaffe, KFF Health NewsFor several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary’s home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan — an alternative to government-run Medicare — warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over a new contract. If they couldn’t reach an agreement, he’d have to find new doctors or new health insurance.

  • 2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Susan Jaffe

    For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary's home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan - an alternative to government-run Medicare - warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over a new contract. If they couldn't reach an agreement, he'd have to find new doctors or new health insurance.

  • 2 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Susan Jaffe

    For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary’s home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan — an alternative to government-run Medicare — warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over a new contract. If they couldn’t reach an agreement, he’d have to find new doctors or new health insurance.

  • 2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Susan Jaffe

    For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary's home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan - an alternative to government-run Medicare - warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over a new contract. If they couldn't reach an agreement, he'd have to find new doctors or new health insurance.

  • 2 weeks ago | swoknews.com | Susan Jaffe

    For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary’s home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare Advantage plan — an alternative to government-run Medicare — warned that Baylor and the insurer were fighting over a new contract. If they couldn’t reach an agreement, he’d have to find new doctors or new health insurance.

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Susan Jaffe
Susan Jaffe @susanjaffe
9 May 25

If, as expected, the Trump Administration imposes tariffs on #imported #drugs and/or their active ingredients, can companies here replace them? How long would it take to boost production? via @TheLancet https://t.co/cf4Fb2yURi

Susan Jaffe
Susan Jaffe @susanjaffe
8 May 25

When hospitals ditch Medicare Advantage plans, thousands of members get to leave, too https://t.co/EhAjQLMTUv via @pioneerpress & @kffhealthnews

Susan Jaffe
Susan Jaffe @susanjaffe
8 May 25

When is a tax not a tax? When it's refunded in the form of federal #Medicaid payments, which must be used for patient care. In Ohio it's called a bed tax or--as Sen. Bill Cassidy puts it--money laundering. You decide. https://t.co/Luv3IRgo3G via @kffhealthnews @philgalewitz