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Liz Seegert

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As seen in: Medium, MSN, Wirecutter, Yahoo Life, Estadão, Forbes, Nature, The Guardian, TIME, WebMD and
Covers:  Aging, seniors, policy, menopause, general health news, social determinants of health, wellness & prevention, aging-in-place, caregiving
Doesn't Cover: fad diets, book reviews, celebrities, fad fitness, products/medical devices, topics unrelated to above
Freelance health journalist, covering aging & boomers, policy. Topic editor, aging, AHCJ, Director, Media Fellows program, CHMP. Breathe.
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Is Medicare keeping pace with our aging population? Experts say 'we need to double down and go fa...

Is Medicare keeping pace with our aging population? Experts say 'we need to double down and go fa...

Fortune — Medicare is getting better at addressing more health conditions seen in this burgeoning older population, says one expert.
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Elder scams can have real-world health effects. Will AI make it worse?

Elder scams can have real-world health effects. Will AI make it worse?

Association of Health Care Journalists — It doesn't matter how educated or enlightened you think you are. Scammers don't target your brain, experts say, but your emotions.
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Does Medicare Part D still have a donut hole? What you need to know

Does Medicare Part D still have a donut hole? What you need to know

Fortune — The donut hole is closed, but that doesn't mean there's not a coverage gap.
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Lack of Medicare Advantage mental health providers means seniors' needs often go unmet

Lack of Medicare Advantage mental health providers means seniors' needs often go unmet

Association of Health Care Journalists — New study finds people on Medicare Advantage have narrower networks for psychiatric care and more difficulty finding and accessing mental health care compared to Medicaid or Affordable Care Act enr...
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The Best Cell Phones for Older Adults

The Best Cell Phones for Older Adults

Wirecutter — From top-tier smartphones to basic models, these phones offer safety, health, and accessibility features that many seniors and caregivers will appreciate.
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Mixing prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines can be dangerous-especially for older adults....

Mixing prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines can be dangerous-especially for older adults....

Fortune — Even seemingly harmless over-the-counter medicines can interfere with prescription drugs, making for an unsafe combination.
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The Cost of Bariatric Surgery in 2023

The Cost of Bariatric Surgery in 2023

Money — With obesity on the rise, some may find bariatric surgery a good solution with a high success rate.
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Hospice has a diversity problem--AJN-Seegert.pdf

Hospice has a diversity problem--AJN-Seegert.pdf

American Journal of Nursing — A lack of widespread awareness about hospice and its benefits; low literacy and health literacy among potential beneficiaries; and cultural, religious, and language barriers are all challenges to ensuring greater diversity among hospice’s patient population.
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4 Ways Exercise Helps Fight Aging

4 Ways Exercise Helps Fight Aging

TIME — Physical activity is one of the best things you can do to protect your body as it ages. Here's how it helps.
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Study says older adults vastly underrepresented in COVID-19 trials

Study says older adults vastly underrepresented in COVID-19 trials

healthjournalism.org — Approximately 80% of COVID-19 related deaths in the United States have been among people 65 or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a research letter published online in JAMA Internal Medicine on Sept.
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Report examines senior living facilities in the wake of COVID-19

Report examines senior living facilities in the wake of COVID-19

healthjournalism.org — The devastating toll of the coronavirus pandemic in nursing homes has had a domino effect on the entire senior living industry, according to a new report. Misconceptions about housing for older adults, along with negative perceptions about assisted living, independent living and active adult communities, have prompted many owners and operators to take a hard look at what this industry must do to reassure residents and families about safety and wellness.
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The New Global Study Looking Into Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain

The New Global Study Looking Into Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain

Next Avenue — Researchers have launched a global effort to examine the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain. Scientific leaders from more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin and North America, with guidance from the World Health Organization, are looking into neurological complications stemming from the coronavirus.
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During COVID-19, a Catch-22 for Grandfamilies

During COVID-19, a Catch-22 for Grandfamilies

Next Avenue — Barbara Johnson has rarely left home in the last three months, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 71-year old retired math teacher and guidance counselor from Edmond, Okla. has a rare blood disorder and Type 2 diabetes, putting her at high risk of complications should she get sick.
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How to Be a Great Virtual Grandparent

How to Be a Great Virtual Grandparent

Next Avenue — Nothing is "normal" these days. While we don't yet know how bad COVID-19 will ultimately be, we do know that people over 60 are at particular risk for complications, should they become ill. That has many grandparents sheltering in place and unable to be physically with their grandchildren.
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I Want to Retire, But I Can't Quite Say Goodbye

I Want to Retire, But I Can't Quite Say Goodbye

Medscape — Rhodes is one of many mid- to late-career physicians looking to scale back or semi-retire. Given the COVID-19 crisis, some have lost their choice in the matter, as they've had to close their offices or are avoiding going into medical facilities because they are at higher risk.
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Coronavirus: Separating facts from hype- and what's the risk for older people?

Coronavirus: Separating facts from hype- and what's the risk for older people?

MarketWatch — As concerns about the spread of the coronavirus increase around the world, we know MarketWatch readers, like everyone else, continue to be inundated with news stories across the media. With any sort of public health crisis, it's critical to separate the facts from any hype and find out what you need to know.
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Coronavirus: Protection In Long-Term Care

Coronavirus: Protection In Long-Term Care

Forbes — As confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to spread across the U.S., concern for our own health and our loved ones' health is understandably high. It's especially worrisome for older adults, who are more vulnerable to this infection; for people with underlying health conditions or for those living in a congregate setting like a nursing home or an assisted living facility.
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Fee-for-Service: Dead or Clinging to Life? Experts Tell

Fee-for-Service: Dead or Clinging to Life? Experts Tell

Medscape — About a third of physicians are paid through some type of alternative payment model (APM). In 2018, APMs comprised 35.8% of total US healthcare payments, up from 23% in 2015, according to a report from the Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network. And fee-for-service continues to dominate payments to physician practices.
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8 Costly Medicare Mistakes

8 Costly Medicare Mistakes

TIME Health — It’s easy to overlook the fine print on any part of Medicare, or misunderstand the rules about enrollment and benefits. Mistakes can be costly, and some can follow you for a lifetime. Here are some common errors and ideas on how to avoid them.
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Envisioning a Better 'Old Age:' A Q&A With Dr. Louise Aronson

Envisioning a Better 'Old Age:' A Q&A With Dr. Louise Aronson

Next Avenue — Dr. Louise Aronson brings vast experience and compassion as a geriatrician, writer and educator to the pages of her new book, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life . Aronson is professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she directs UCSF Health Humanities.
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Should the FDA Do More to Increase Transparency? - Cancer Therapy Advisor

Should the FDA Do More to Increase Transparency? - Cancer Therapy Advisor

Cancer Therapy Advisor — Transparency is an often-used term that means different things for different stakeholders and audiences. When it comes to clinical research studies - which ideally result in new or better drugs - arguments can be made on both sides whether more information sharing is a good thing.
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Are we facing a crisis in the direct care workforce?

Are we facing a crisis in the direct care workforce?

healthjournalism.org — Over the past few months, we've seen a rash of headlines about workforce shortages in home health care and nursing homes. As we all know by now, the population is aging and studies show most seniors want to age in place. Realistically, many of them need, or will need, some extra help to do so.
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Proposed cuts to senior program funding spark outrage

Proposed cuts to senior program funding spark outrage

healthjournalism.org — Liz Seegert (@lseegert), is AHCJ's topic editor on aging. Her work has appeared in Kaiser Health News, The Atlantic.com, New America Media, AARP.com and other outlets. She is a senior fellow at the Center for Health, Media & Policy at Hunter College in New York City, and co-produces HealthStyles for WBAI-FM/Pacifica Radio.
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Luna's Story: How one health center cares for the transgender community

Luna's Story: How one health center cares for the transgender community

healthmediapolicy.com — Audio feature for WBAI-FM. The American Health Care Act, the proposed Republican health plan, would deal a major blow to Medicaid funding for the states. The Congressional Budget Office projects that if it passes, Medicaid cuts will total about $800 billion over the next decade, and leave 24 million more people uninsured-including many in the LGBT community.
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