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5 Jun 2062961606565220798

“AI is not good, it is not bad, but it is also never neutral.”

At CMA's National Voices of Medicare Summit, Ariana Aboulafia discussed why advocates should be cautious about how AI tools are used in health care and social service systems.

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Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS

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Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS

The goal of the research is to understand more about the causes of ALS — and point the way toward new treatments.

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Medicare Savings Programs help eligible Medicare beneficiaries reduce OoP costs & improve access to care.

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