Senators want to know if HHS money went to Chinese genomics firms
(By Damian Garde for STAT) Two Republican senators are asking whether the Department of Health and Human Services might have
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Teva expands nationwide recall of losartan
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Teva Pharmaceuticals has recalled an additional six lots of bulk losartan potassium tablets,
Read MoreAvoid these mistakes in your first year of Medicare coverage
Medicare has many rules and guidelines and it turns out mistakes are most common in a beneficiary’s first year of
Read MoreHow to transition to Medicare the right way
Moving to Medicare from other types of health insurance will be one of the most important retirement transitions. Your decisions
Read MoreWhat are the medical, ethical implications of the world’s priciest drug?
In Dr. Robert Pearl’s column for Forbes entitled: “The $2.1 Million Question: What are the Medical, Ethical Implications of the
Read MoreBasic Medicare with no backup insurance is a costly mistake
Experts say about one-third of Medicare beneficiaries use Medicare Advantage plans, which offer out-of-pocket maximums and often include dental and
Read MoreDrug prices continue to rise despite competition
According to a recent paper written by researchers from the Scripps Research Translational Institute, competition has done little to keep
Read MoreMedicare covers four important vaccines for seniors
Medicare’s key part of avoiding diseases that can prevent you from aging well is by providing coverage for preventive services.
Read MoreFed up with Washington, ALS advocates consider ACT UP’s take-no-prisoners approach
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — Next Wednesday, a cadre of ALS patients will gather for a protest outside
Read MoreSocial Security Error Jeopardizes Medicare Coverage For 250,000 Seniors
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) At least a quarter of a million Medicare beneficiaries may receive bills for
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