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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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  • 2 months ago | thelancet.com | Susan Jaffe

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  • Dec 7, 2024 | thelancet.com | Susan Jaffe

    A physician and nurse shortage hinders access to care but efforts to educate, recruit, and retain more providers may be threatened. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

  • Dec 2, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Donna LeValley |Brian Marsh |Susan Jaffe

    Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance 12/2/2024 | By Donna LeValley Beware of these three Medicare open enrollment scams. Finance writer Donna LeValley explains what to look out for and offers tips to avoid becoming a victim. The Medicare open enrollment period is like candy for scammers, with all the elements for a good con.

  • Nov 21, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Donna LeValley |Brian Marsh |Susan Jaffe |Erin Bendig

    Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance 11/21/2024 | By Donna LeValley Question: How much change will there be in Medicare costs in 2025? Answer: Medicare premiums and deductibles will increase in 2025 from 2024 levels, the government announced on Nov. 8. You could also owe a monthly surcharge on Medicare Part B and Part D premiums based on an income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). The Part A deductible for hospital admissions will increase to $1,676 in 2025.

  • Nov 15, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Brian Marsh |Howard LeWine |Susan Jaffe

    Senior Health 11/15/2024 | By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition A great alternative to rice, wild rice has more protein than most other whole grains and is a good source of nutrients like fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. The folkloreWild rice looks like rice and is eaten like rice, but this crunchy, chewy whole grain is actually an aquatic grass that grows wild in lakes and rivers mainly in North America.

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3 Apr 25

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2 Apr 25

“Which is it? Do you want us to work or not?” asks an Iowa #Medicaid beneficiary caught in a Catch-22. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds did not respond to questions about whether she supports a legislative fix. via @TonyLeys & @KFFHealthNews https://t.co/YitmyGxakk

Susan Jaffe
Susan Jaffe @susanjaffe
27 Mar 25

Your risk of #AlzheimersDisease might be LESS than you think, writes @paula_span for @nytimes. https://t.co/0Eo9zt8nt5