Happening Tomorrow: Live Event Explores Medicare Prescription Plan Changes
With major Medicare prescription-drug changes coming in 2025, beneficiaries need to stay informed. What should you know for this Fall’s open enrollment, which continues through to December 7?
Join us and The Hill on October 22 as experts, policymakers, and advocates discuss the latest Medicare updates that could affect you.
Speakers include:
Tom Kornfield, Founder & CEO, MAST Health Policy Solutions
Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer, PAN Foundation
Bruce Pyenson, Former Principal & Consulting Actuary, Milliman; Former Commissioner, MedPAC
Dr. Gary Puckrein, President and CEO, National Minority Quality Forum
Julia Schreiber, Program Director, Maryland Department of Aging; Administrator, Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Sponsor Perspective with Adina Lasser, Public Policy Manager, Alliance for Aging Research
Poll: Bipartisan Majority Favors Medicare Coverage of Alzheimer’s Therapies
A new pollcommissioned by the Alliance for Aging Research, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, and the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease shows that 92% of voters believe Medicare should provide all beneficiaries access to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drugs, just as they do to FDA-approved drugs for all other diseases.
The data indicates that voters oppose Medicare policies that create barriers to treatment, even if it means increasing premiums.
New Film Explains Cost-Saving Options
for Medicare Part D
A new film released from the Alliance for Aging Research details upcoming cost-saving changes to Medicare Part D plans and what beneficiaries need to do to take advantage of these options.
Podcast: Bridging Generations with
Dr. Abigail T. Stephan
“...younger and older people are uniquely positioned to benefit from intergenerational relationships...”
In the latest episode of This is Growing Old, we're joined by expert Dr. Abigail T. Stephan to explore the vital bonds between non-adjacent generations and highlight the mutual benefit of
intergenerational friendships.
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against RSV this Respiratory Virus Season
If you're 75 or older, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can be a serious health threat. To help protect yourself from severe illness or hospitalization, you should get an RSV vaccine.
This RSV Awareness Month, we are raising awareness by sharing our film and spreading the word in news media, including this interview on CBS News and others nationwide
Heroes in Health Event Celebrates Commitment to Older Americans
On September 24, nearly 300 policymakers, patient advocates, industry partners, researchers, health education experts, and more joined the Alliance at the Waldorf Astoria to celebrate hope, resilience, and healthy aging. The event included Conversations with the FDA and CMS, a networking reception, and an Awards Dinner recognizing five honorees for their contributions to aging science.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters, honorees, and panelists. Stay tuned for details on next year's Heroes in Health celebration, set for September 30, 2025!