FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
(By Juliette Cubanski for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 20, 2023) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act), signed
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Medicare drug pricing proposal not true negotiation, pharma group says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America says CMS’ guidance for Medicare drug price
Read MoreKey senators make a big pivot on bipartisan insulin cost proposal
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — Amid a scramble to assemble a health care policy package in the Senate,
Read MoreMost drugs likely to be selected for Medicare price negotiation have low therapeutic benefit, study finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seven of the 10 drugs most likely to be selected for Medicare price negotiation
Read MoreSupreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law
(By Nina Totenberg for NPR) The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could undermine
Read MoreMedicare for You: What You Need to Know Part 2
By Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Did you know you can save money on Medicare costs
Read MoreHHS cuts 7 drugs from Medicare Part B rebates list
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS has removed seven drugs from its initial list of 27 drugs subject
Read More2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F)
(Source – www.cms.gov) On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that
Read MorePrescription refill is now available via VA Health and Benefits mobile app
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans can now refill their prescriptions (Rx) using the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. Existing users
Read More‘Modern gangsters’: Ohio sues 3 PBMs for alleged price fixing
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Ohio attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit
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