Medicare overpaid suppliers $92.5M for inhalation drugs, inspector general finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The HHS’ Office of Inspector General found that Medicare overpaid suppliers of inhalation drugs by
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
How Much Do Medicare Beneficiaries Spend Out of Pocket on Health Care?
(By Juliette Cubanski, Wyatt Koma, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation) Many policymakers and presidential candidates
Read MoreProblems with drugs can take years to discover; more caution is warranted
According to a recent Kaiser Health News analysis, some of the newest most expensive brand-name medicines have been plagued by
Read MoreRemember original Medicare generally does not cover any medical costs outside of the U.S.
Original Medicare generally does not cover any medical costs outside of the U.S. and its territories. However, some Medicare Advantage
Read MoreFewer than 4 in 10 seniors review their Medicare Advantage plan each year to find the best deal
According to research from WellCare Health plans, found senior are more likely to check for cheaper auto insurance or cable
Read MoreFDA report has three recommendations to reduce drug shortages
After a year of study, the FDA released its report Drug Shortages: Root Causes and Potential Solutions stating with the
Read MoreHouse unanimously passes 2 bills requiring PBMs to release more data
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills Oct. 28 that would increase
Read MoreReview & compare Medicare coverage for 2020
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Want to change your Medicare coverage for 2020? Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is the best time to
Read MoreYou can enroll in Medicare in one of three ways
One of the frequently asked questions is: How do I sign up for Medicare? If you are not already receiving
Read MoreSettlement in Medicare kickback scheme
To settle allegations of enabling Medicare kickbacks, the Chronic Disease Fund, Inc. (CDF), and Patient Access Network Foundation (PANF) will
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