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What to Expect from Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

March 17, 2022 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

As you get older, it’s important to take control of your health through routine and preventative care. One way to do this is through a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). This is free to all individuals on Medicare, with or without an advantage care plan or ‘supplement.’ Some seniors get confused about how it differs […]

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Medicare Continues To Fail Older Women

August 19, 2016 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

On average, women tend to live longer than men and often earn less over the course of their lifetimes. These factors create significant challenges for older women, many of whom will outlive their partners. Yet, Medicare is extremely limited in how it cares for this group, resulting in considerable challenges for many women.

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