What you need to know about the big Obamacare fight: Medicaid
(By Dylan Scott for STAT) WASHINGTON — Medicaid emerged Monday as perhaps the singular issue on which the Republican bid
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
CMS Fines WellCare Health Plans
After an audit by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, WellCare Health Plans has been levied a $1.17 million
Read MorePOLL: More People Are Taking Opioids, Even As Their Concerns Rise
(By Jessica Boddy for NPR) Prescribed narcotic painkillers continue to fuel a nationwide opioid epidemic—nearly half of fatal overdoses in
Read MoreMedicare: When Can I Sign Up
Medicare provides health coverage for millions of retirees, but did you know you can enroll in Medicare before you file for
Read MoreMaking Multiple Drugs In One Factory Risks Scary Side Effect Of Shortages
(By Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) A shift toward making multiple medications under one roof is sparking concern about
Read MorePatient Advocacy Groups Rake In Donations From Pharma
(By Emily Kopp for Kaiser Health News) High-profile advocacy groups for patients with cancer, Alzheimer’s, HIV and other diseases almost
Read MoreOrphan drug sales will outpace all other meds, thanks to high prices
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As payers continue to foot the bill for orphan drugs, sales of these rare disease
Read MoreUnder Greater Government Oversight
In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, independent pharmacists’ group wrote “President Trump’s plans to lower
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Medicare Part D
Medicare participants currently rely on Part D to help them pay for prescription drugs; however, it can be difficult to
Read MoreMedigap, Medicare, and Disability–The Relationships
There are provisions in place, under certain circumstances, for individuals under age 65 to be enrolled in Medicare. Specifically, there
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