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AARP, American Medical Association, and American Nurses Association Survey

Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management

Americans aged 50+ recognize the need for more nurses and doctors, feel it is important to choose their own doctor,and believe it is important for doctors to be reimbursed adequately so they continue to accept patients on Medicare, according to this September 2009 survey.

Increasing Health Insurance Coverage for High-Cost Older Adults in the 50-to-64 Age Group In Brief

Linda Blumberg and Tim Waidmann, The Urban Institute

In recent years, a range of policy ideas has been proposed to make private health insurance more accessible and affordable. This AARP Public Policy Institute In Brief presents highlights of a research report on the advantages and disadvantages these ideas may have for adults ages 50-64.

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Planned Spending on 2009 Holiday Gifts Among the 45+ Population

Source: A Look at Holiday Spending, Oct 2009