7 Medicare Advantage study findings to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Recent studies examined how Medicare Advantage beneficiaries use hospice care and dental benefits,
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Are you getting the most from your Medicare Advantage plan?
The new year brings changes to most Medicare Advantage plans, which may not meet your current needs. So, what can
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act Medicare changes taking effect in 2025: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two major Medicare changes signed into law in the Inflation Reduction Act will
Read MoreStatement from President Biden on Medicare’s New $2,000 Cap on Prescription Drug Costs Taking Effect
The White House December 31, 2024 I believe that health care should be a right – not a privilege –
Read MoreExtending Medicare coverage to obesity medications is imperative
By Anand Parekh, William Dietz, and Joseph Nadglowski for STAT on December 30, 2924 Although bipartisan legislation to provide Medicare coverage for obesity treatments
Read MoreHow Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices Compare to Other Countries
(By Delaney Tevis, Matt McGough, Juliette Cubanski, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 19, 2024) This
Read MoreFDA approves GLP-1 generic
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) On Dec. 23, the FDA approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ liraglutide injection, a generic version
Read MoreFDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea
(By Juliana Kim for NPR) The weight loss drug Zepbound has become the first prescription medication approved to treat obstructive
Read MoreAcetaminophen can cause medical complications in people over 60: 4 study takeaways
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A study published Nov. 24 in Arthritis Care & Research highlighted serious health
Read MoreHow a Duty To Spend Wisely on Worker Benefits Could Loosen PBMs’ Grip on Drug Prices
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Ann Lewandowski knows all about pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, the companies that
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