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September 14, 2012 | Story
Expansion of a time-tested initiative, led by Health & Society Scholar Jose Pagan, may save millions while protecting the health of older Americans.
May 24, 2011 | Journal Article
More medical spending found to modestly relate to better health outcomes.
October 11, 2011 | Video
This short infographic video explains what the Medicare Part D donut hole is and how it changes under health reform.
October 15, 2009 | Program Result Report
State Solutions was designed to increase enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs).
May 1, 2004 | Journal Article
This study examined the effect of demographic and socioeconomic factors on use of preventive services (prostate-specific antigen testing, colorectal cancer screening, and influenza vaccination) among elderly men enrolled in two Medicare+Choice healt ...
August 1, 2004 | Journal Article
The vast majority of Medicare patients receive drug benefits with dollar limits or caps. Beneficiaries who exceed their caps have to pay the entire cost of their prescriptions for the remainder of the year. This study examined cost-cutting strategie ...
January 28, 2008 | Journal Article
The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which clinical trials relied on by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are applicable to Medicare beneficiaries.
February 10, 2009 | Program Result Report
State officials in Louisiana estimated that some 250,000 people were eligible for Medicare Savings Programs, but only 135,600 participated, according to a fall 2004 newsletter of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
Before having heart surgery at the age of 78, Mae was content to live alone in an apartment, managing her diabetes, and doing all of her own cooking, cleaning and driving.
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
John had chronic physical health problems and mental health issues so bad that he could barely get dressed.