President Trump signs opioid bill into law; 21 companies pledge support
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Oct. 24 to increase
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Methamphetamine Roils Rural Towns Again Across The U.S.
(By Frank Morris for NPR) The sharp rise in opioid abuse and fatal overdoses has overshadowed another mounting drug problem:
Read MoreRailing against ‘global freeloading,’ Trump details new plan to lower drug prices
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday blasted pharmaceutical companies for having “rigged the system” against
Read MoreHospital-owned drug company doesn’t want special treatment in Washington, exec says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) An executive of the new hospital-owned drug company Civica Rx said he and
Read MoreCOMPARISON OF U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL PRICES FOR TOP MEDICARE PART B DRUGS BY TOTAL EXPENDITURES
(Source – aspe.hhs.gov) The prices charged by drug manufacturers to wholesalers and distributors (commonly referred to as exmanufacturers prices) in
Read MoreWho is responsible for high drug prices?
As pharmaceutical companies face heat for their pricing practices, the pharmaceutical lobby developed a PR strategy: blame the middlemen. The
Read MoreOverdose deaths have fallen for six months. Is it temporary or a sign of a corner turned?
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) The number of fatal drug overdoses nationwide has fallen for six consecutive months, fueling hopes
Read MoreIt’s time to see if your Medicare health plan is still right for you
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment is now started so it’s time to see if your plan is still right for
Read More20 generic drugmakers must answer price-fixing lawsuit
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Pennsylvania federal court judge rejected motions from 20 generic drugmakers to toss
Read MoreSome changes to watch out for this Medicare Open Enrollment season
You may have more plans to choose from, the premiums may be lower, and some Medicare Advantage plans are adding
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