Medicare’s financial picture brightens slightly
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare’s hospital insurance trust fund is expected to run out in 2036, five years
Read More
Part D/Prescription Drugs
The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right
(By Jason Shafrin, Louis Garrison, and Melanie D. Whittington for STAT) The changing landscape of drug pricing policy in the
Read More10 Key Facts About Women with Medicare
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, Michelle Long, Nancy Ochieng, Tricia Neuman, and Alina Salganicoff for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published:
Read MoreAn Estimated 1 in 4 Medicare Beneficiaries With Obesity or Overweight Could Be Eligible for Medicare Coverage of Wegovy, an Anti-Obesity Drug, to Reduce Heart Risk
(By Chris Lee for The Kaiser Family Foundation published April 24, 2024) In a new analysis, KFF finds that 3.6
Read MoreA New Use for Wegovy Opens the Door to Medicare Coverage for Millions of People with Obesity
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, Nolan Sroczynski, and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 24, 2024) The
Read MoreCDC probe into fake Botox grows: 5 notes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health officials are now investigating at least 22 reports of harmful reactions linked
Read MoreFeds to investigate integrated Part D plans, PBMs
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS’ Office of Inspector General will investigate the impact of vertically integrated Medicare
Read MoreA cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) A drug taken by millions of people to control diabetes may do more than lower
Read MoreAdults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or
Read MoreGaps in Medicare Advantage Data Remain Despite CMS Actions to Increase Transparency
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 10, 2024) The Centers
Read More