Trump pitches healthcare policy outline aimed at lowering costs: 3 takeaways
(Jakob Emerson, Ella Jeffries, Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump released a sparsely detailed healthcare policy framework
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Why March 31st is important
If you are a Medicare Advantage enrollee, there is one date you need to circle on your calendar: March 31st.
Read MoreVaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that
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Know what triggers IRMAAs
The law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. The
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Hospital groups push CMS to revise drug cost survey
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eight national hospital associations are urging CMS to revise a statement in its
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Most primary care physicians say drug shortages hurt care quality: Survey
(By: Erica Cerutti for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of primary care physicians report that drug shortages affect the quality
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What changes can you make during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP) is now underway. It starts on January 1 and ends on March 31
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What all retirees need to know about Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older. Medicare can be quite confusing due to
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First set of Medicare-negotiated “maximum fair prices” Now In Effect
Now Users of 10 popular prescription drugs could benefit from lower drug prices that took effect at the start of
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American Action Forum Weighs In on 2026 Health Policy Interest Areas
With drug pricing initiatives pacing the way, American Action Forum (AAF) offers a post today reviewing key changes to the
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