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37 states partner with CMS on initiative to rethink Medicaid quality measures

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is launching a new partnership with 37 states that aims to rethink how quality is measured in Medicaid and CHIP.

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1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medications That Could Cause Major Interactions

Many older Americans still face potentially dangerous drug interactions as prescription and supplement use rises.

  • Over 22% of Americans aged 62-85 take medications with major interaction risks.
  • Polypharmacy increased from 31% to 35.7% between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023.
  • Elderly drug-drug interaction exposure remains high despite slight decrease.

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