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Black Medicare Patients With COVID-19 Nearly 4 Times As Likely To End Up In Hospital

By Maria Godoy
Published June 22, 2020 at 5:41 PM MDT
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An analysis of claims data shows stark racial disparities among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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