Generic remdesivir to cost up to $79 per dose
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two generic drugmakers, Cipla and Hetero, were given the green light from Indian regulators
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Medicare Savings Programs
If you have Medicare and need help with your health care costs, there are programs to help. Depending on your
Read MoreNearly 90% of Americans worried about drug price hikes
(ByKatie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly 90 percent of Americans expressed concern about drugmakers using the pandemic as an
Read MoreNew CMS rule promotes payer drug price negotiations based on clinical outcomes
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a proposed rule June 17 that would make it easier for Medicaid
Read MoreUS appeals court strikes down HHS rule requiring drug prices in TV ads
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A U.S. appeals court upheld a ruling June 16 that struck down a rule
Read MoreEarly Results Show Benefit Of Steroid For Very Sick COVID-19 Patients
(By Joe Palca for NPR) A low-cost anti-inflammatory drug appears to reduce the risk of death in patients with COVID-19.
Read MoreMedicare enrollment periods: when to sign up
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) It’s important for you to know when to sign up for Medicare or when to join a
Read More6 recent drug, device recalls
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient
Read MoreStates sue 26 generic drugmakers, accused of fixing prices since 2016
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) All 50 states filed a lawsuit June 10 accusing 26 drugmakers and 10 individuals
Read MoreLife changing events that can lower your “income related monthly adjusted amount” (IRMAA)
Many Medicare beneficiaries believe that everyone pays the same amount for their Medicare Parts B and D, but that’s not
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