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Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Part D

Hospital groups push CMS to revise drug cost survey

(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eight national hospital associations are urging CMS to revise a statement in its

Health Care - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Drug Shortages, Primary Care Physicians Shortage, Quality of Care

Most primary care physicians say drug shortages hurt care quality: Survey

(By: Erica Cerutti for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of primary care physicians report that drug shortages affect the quality

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Medigap Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period, Medicare Part D, Medigap, Older Adults

What changes can you make during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP) is now underway. It starts on January 1 and ends on March 31

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Medigap Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

What all retirees need to know about Medicare

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older. Medicare can be quite confusing due to

Part D/Prescription Drugs

Gerry Hafer January 5, 2026January 4, 2026

First set of Medicare-negotiated “maximum fair prices” Now In Effect

Now Users of 10 popular prescription drugs could benefit from lower drug prices that took effect at the start of

CMS FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs PBM's

Gerry Hafer January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Drug pricing, FDA, Part D, PBMs

American Action Forum Weighs In on 2026 Health Policy Interest Areas

With drug pricing initiatives pacing the way, American Action Forum (AAF) offers a post today reviewing key changes to the

Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Gerry Hafer December 30, 2025January 2, 2026 medicare, Part D

Automatic Refills Cited for Unnecessary Medication Supply

(Source – Newsweek) A recent Newsweek article suggests that mail-order pharmacies contributed to excessive prescription dispensing during a 2021-2023 review

Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Gerry Hafer December 30, 2025January 2, 2026