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Researchers call for Medicare coverage of driving safety assessments for older and at-risk individuals

In 2020, about 48 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65. Among this age group, motor vehicle crashes resulted in 7,480 deaths and 149,881 nonfatal injuries. Additionally, 17% of people over the age of 65 (about 8.2 million) experience subtle cognitive impairment and are at increased risk for crashes. An correct assessment of […]