Medicare Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7th
Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7. During this yearly enrollment period, Medicare
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Active Ingredient In Marijuana Reduced Alzheimer’s-Like Effects In Mice
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A substance that gives pot its kick appears to reduce the brain changes associated with
Read MoreAfter successes at the ballot box, this drug pricing advocacy group is setting its sights on results
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs had a near-perfect night at the
Read MoreDemocrats took the House. Here’s what it means for health and medicine
(By Lev Facher and Andrew Joseph for STAT) WASHINGTON — Democrats rode a wave of health care messaging into a
Read MoreNovartis gives up on FDA clearance for its biosimilar: 5 notes
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Novartis will stop working toward FDA approval for its biosimilar of rituximab, a
Read MoreThis group of lawmakers has a new plan to bring down insulin prices, and it takes clear aim at drug makers
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of more than 290 lawmakers is throwing its support behind
Read MoreMajority of Medicare beneficiaries want caps on drug costs
According to survey results from eHealth, 83 percent of Medicare beneficiaries believe the best way to ensure the future of
Read MoreNew Heart Drug Spotlights Troubling Trends In Drug Marketing
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) At the end of September, Amarin Corp. teased some early findings for Vascepa,
Read MoreUtah insurer will pay for members’ travel to Mexico to fill pricey prescriptions
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to combat rising drug prices, one Utah health insurer will
Read MoreA new way to compare your out-of-pocket costs
(Source – www.medicare.gov) We know people often come to Medicare.gov looking for details about what Medicare coverage will cost them—that’s
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