Elderly – MOSAEC

Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

By Reed Abelson and Susanne Craig

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Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap

Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.

By Mark Miller

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Boomers Could Cause a ‘Silver Tsunami.’ Is It a Crisis or an Opportunity?

The impending wave of an aging U.S. population is either a crisis or an opportunity … depending on whom you ask.

By Rob Copeland