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In early March, U.S. health officials had a stark warning for older Americans: You are more at risk for complications if you contract COVID-19, so avoid leaving your home. For Medicare’s 62.5 million beneficiaries — the majority of whom are 65 or older and more likely to use medical services — this was more than an inconvenience or new threat. It meant needing to see a doctor could pose a dangerous choice.
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