Walgreens to close 600 stores, spend $750M to rebrand Rite Aids
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens plans to close about 600 stores over an 18-month period beginning next
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Trump expected to declare emergency over opioid crisis, as questions over details linger
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is poised to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency
Read MoreCalifornia 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
Read MoreIs the Projected Medicare Monthly Drug Premiums Going Up or Down?
In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan
Read MoreCascade of Costs Could Push New Gene Therapy Above $1 Million Per Patient
Outrage over the high cost of cancer care has focused on skyrocketing drug prices, including the $475,000 price tag for
Read MoreUnderstand Your Options When It comes to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare’s open enrollment is underway, which means you have until December 7 to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan,
Read MoreTips For Enrolling in Medicare
Medicare can be confusing but the attached article list six tips for finding your way through the program’s terminology and
Read MoreMEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING SOON—ADD IT TO YOUR FALL CHECKLIST
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Just like the changing leaves, did you know that the fall also brings your chance to make
Read MoreHepatitis C Drug’s Lower Cost Paves Way For Medicaid, Prisons To Expand Treatment
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Heath News) Valerie Green is still waiting to be cured. The Delaware resident was diagnosed
Read MoreAbsent Federal Action, States Take The Lead On Curbing Drug Costs
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Lawmakers in Maryland are daring to legislate where their federal counterparts have not:
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