Susan Jaffe

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  • Leaving a Medicare Advantage plan is usually challenging for patients. But it’s becoming easier as health systems lead the way.Aging Well

    Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

    By Susan Jaffe and KFF Health News
  • Blonde woman walking down pharmacy aislesPolitics

    Biden’s plan to save money on Medicare drugs risks leaving shelves empty, pharmacists say

    By Susan Jaffe and KFF Health News
  • Patricia MaynardHealth

    Nursing home surprise: Advantage plans may shorten stays to less time than Medicare covers

    By Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News
  • Residents taking yoga at an assisted care facility in BostonHealth

    Medicaid weighs attaching strings to nursing home payments to improve patient care

    By Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News
  • Elderly man gets a checkupHealth

    Employers are saving money by moving retirees to Medicare Advantage—but the switch may disrupt care

    By Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News
  • Nurse pushing patient in wheelchairHealth

    3 states limit nursing home profits in bid to improve care

    By Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News