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Claire Noel-Miller

Claire Noel-Miller, MPA, PhD, is a senior strategic policy advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute. Her areas of expertise include traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage and quantitative research methods applied to health policy issues. Read her full biography.
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Here’s a look at why Medicare is spending more for Medicare Advantage (MA), how higher MA payments affect consumers, and why it is critically important to keep consumers front and center in considering any changes to how Medicare pays MA insurers.
There is some good news for people with Medicare who suffer from mental health disorders, including those with depression.
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A promising recent proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which administers the Medicare program, could result in improved access to dental coverage for people with Medicare.
Good news for millions of older adults in the U.S. who suffer from hearing loss. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) has just approved over-the-counter sale of basic hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Many older adults are unable to afford the hearing care they need. But that could soon change, thanks to a pair of developments.
Here's a look at some notable innovations in Original Medicare that put person and family first.
Congress has recently made some important changes aimed at helping people have a smooth transition to Medicare.
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Policy makers should take immediate steps to reduce the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Hispanic adults.
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Emerging evidence shows that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on older Blacks and Hispanics.
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SNAP, formerly "food stamps," needs additional investments and flexibility to respond to the pandemic.
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