Friday, May 15, 2026

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Part D/Prescription Drugs

California just passed a law to rein in drug prices. Here’s why it’s unlikely to make much difference

(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Over bitter protests from the pharmaceutical industry, California this month enacted a law that requires drug makers

In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan

Outrage over the high cost of cancer care has focused on skyrocketing drug prices, including the $475,000 price tag for

Medicare’s open enrollment is underway, which means you have until December 7 to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan,

Medicare can be confusing but the attached article list six tips for finding your way through the program’s terminology and

(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Just like the changing leaves, did you know that the fall also brings your chance to make

(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Heath News) Valerie Green is still waiting to be cured. The Delaware resident was diagnosed

(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Lawmakers in Maryland are daring to legislate where their federal counterparts have not:

(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) Drug companies launched an ad and publicity extravaganza this year right after President-elect

(By Joe Palca for NPR) Let’s say you’re a scientist, and you’ve invented what you think is a useful treatment