Bespectacled professional
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5 Min Read

Ageism has an impact on older-adult patients—and their physicians

Recently published AMA research sheds light on the experiences of physicians 65 and older. A panel of expert physicians weighs in.

Health Equity
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2 Min Read

Medicare Trustees warn about access to care for seniors

Report says Medicare-participating physicians face “significant” issues.

Press Releases
Crowd from above forming a falling chart
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6 Min Read

Medicare physician pay has plummeted since 2001. Find out why.

Doctors are paid 33% less today, when adjusted for inflation. This unsustainable path threatens older adults’ access to high-quality physician care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Patient hugs doctor during a consultation
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7 Min Read

Sanford Health nearly doubles residency program to boost recruitment

Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors. 

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
Two figures stand next to a human brain alongside health care icons
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD
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5 Min Read

With STIs on rise among older adults, here’s what doctors can do

Don’t be afraid to talk with patients 65 or older about safer sex practices. Vaccination options also can help prevent STIs.

Population Health
Caregiver comforts elderly woman
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5 Min Read

Hospital at home saves lives and money: CMS report

Innovative Medicare program set to expire at year’s end, but the evidence backs extending it to help patients recover in the comfort of home.

Population Health
2024 Interim Meeting
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2 Min Read

Boost aging patients’ meaningful access to health tech

Telehealth and other tech solutions can promote better health outcomes. They need to be available and usable by all patients, says the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Federal government must simplify Medicare sign-up

Delegates urge a Medicare sign-up that would be easier so seniors would not face costly lifetime penalties

Press Releases