The proposed Medicare changes could spell relief for millions of enrollees.
There are coverage gaps in the Medicare program that leave countless enrollees responsible for extensive out-of-pocket costs; however, that may
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
The debate over America’s drug-pricing system is built on myths. It’s time to face reality
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) America’s drug-pricing system is broken. Any system in which the list price of insulin triples in
Read MoreAducanumab isn’t the simple solution to the complicated Alzheimer’s crisis
(By Jason Karlawish for STAT) This year’s Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease meeting began in mid-December with a bang and
Read MoreUse your new Medicare card now
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) By now, you should have your new Medicare card—with your new Medicare Number. Make sure you bring
Read MoreMichigan sues drugmakers, Walgreens under Drug Dealer Liability Act
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The state of Michigan filed a lawsuit Dec. 17 against Walgreens, as well
Read MoreIn a first step, Trump administration unveils two proposals to permit drug importation
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released two highly anticipated policy documents Wednesday that, if finalized,
Read MoreYou have some options if you can’t pay for your medication.
Around 7.5 million seniors in the United States cannot cover the costs of a drug their doctor prescribed according a
Read MoreIs it worth the effort to lower your Medicare IRMAA premiums
Majority of people do not know that their Medicare premiums are based on their income. The formula Medicare uses is
Read MoreA Cancer Drug For Parkinson’s? New Study Raises Hope, Draws Criticism
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A leukemia drug may have cleared another hurdle as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Read MoreThe House Just Passed Its Prescription Drug Plan — Here’s What’s In It
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) Practically everyone is frustrated by high prescription drug prices. Voters have made clear they want
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