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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 and aging, Lancet's DC Correspondent, ex-Plain Dealer(OH) aging issues reporter. Tips? [email protected]

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  • 1 month ago | thelancet.com | Susan Jaffe

    Observers warn of the negative health consequences if US President Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Susan Jaffe reports.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

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8 Jun 25

From today's @AmerMedicalAssn meeting: "I'm terrified for my patients," says #OBGYN @AllieConry about the elimination of abortions from required emergency medical care (#EMTALA). "People will die because of this..." from @joycefr & @medpagetoday https://t.co/bJVSlXPdxl

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30 May 25

."#MedicareAdvantage is more expensive for taxpayers than [traditional #Medicare] fee for service," says CMS Deputy Administrator Stephanie Carlton at @AHCJ #HJ25. https://t.co/SbdQzkxTJA