FDA seems poised to approve a new drug for ALS, but does it work?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration is likely to approve a controversial new drug for ALS
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
A Review of 62 Studies Finds Few Big Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage on a Variety of Measures
(By Chris Lee for Kaiser Family Foundation published September 16, 2022) With the Medicare open enrollment period set to begin
Read MoreWhile Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these
Read MoreOmicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?
By Allison Aubrey for NPR /Heard on Morning Edition September 5, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending
Read MoreFDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna Covid boosters targeted against Omicron strains
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized new Covid booster shots from Moderna and
Read More3 patient groups sue US over drug copay assistance rule
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Three patient advocacy groups are suing the U.S. government to challenge the legality
Read MoreFDA expected to authorize new omicron-specific COVID boosters this week
(By Rob Stein for NPR) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week is expected to authorize the first updated
Read MoreKeep an eye out for your Annual Notice of Change
Medicare recipients should receive their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) by the end of September. This notice is generated by
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Is Close to Becoming the Predominant Way That Medicare Beneficiaries Get Their Health Coverage and Care
(By Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 25, 2022) As Medicare Advantage continues to grow, a gradual but significant reshaping of
Read MoreSpending on Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Payment Reached $10 Billion in 2022
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 25, 2022) The
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