Judith Graham

Judith Graham was a contributing columnist for KFF Health News until January 2025.

Scrutinizing Medicare Coverage For Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

KFF Health News Original

Treatment has been terminated for some seniors because therapists told them they weren’t making enough progress or that they had reached their annual limit. We examine the treatment benefits and the barriers under Medicare’s coverage rules for therapy.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Medicare Cards (But Beware Of Scams)

KFF Health News Original

Starting in April, new Medicare cards will be issued to the program’s 59 million enrollees. The new cards address serious security concerns, yet there are growing “scams” linked to the rollout.

A Tale of Love, Family Conflict And Battles Over Care For An Aging Mother

KFF Health News Original

“Edith + Eddie,” a documentary shortlisted for an Academy Award, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict. But more facts about the disputes involving a parent with dementia help to paint a complicated story about aging in America.