Making a plan to deal with costly healthcare
Far too many senior fail to address one of the most important expenses they are likely to incur: healthcare expenses.
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Gilead to launch generic version of its controversially priced hepatitis C drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Gilead Sciences will offer a cheaper version of its blockbuster hepatitis C drugs,
Read MoreCongress releases final opioids bill: 4 things to know
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) Congress revealed a 660-page revised opioids bill the night of Sept. 25 as part of
Read MoreInsulin prices could be much lower and drug makers would still make healthy profits
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As prices for diabetes treatments continue to roil consumers, a new study suggests that manufacturers
Read MoreMisconceptions about switching Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare beneficiaries can change their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription drug (Part D) coverage during the Medicare Annual Election Period
Read MoreDon’t make these two common mistakes during Medicare open enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment period is nearing – it runs from October 15 through December 7 – giving you a golden
Read MoreCongress won’t include PhRMA-backed Medicare change in opioids package
(By Nicholas Florko and Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The latest version of a bill to address the opioid
Read MoreShould drug prices be included in direct-to-consumer ads?
In June 2017, the American Medical Association issued a statement supporting consumer groups, patient advocates and other medical professional societies calls
Read MorePicking the right Medicare Plans during open enrollment
Each year you have from October 15 to December 7 to pick a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, or
Read MoreKetamine gives hope to patients with severe depression. But some clinics stray from the science and hype its benefits
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Walk into Kalypso Wellness Centers in San Antonio, Texas, and you might be treated with one of
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