Pfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
(By Scott Hensley for NPR) Pfizer released additional data about its pill to treat COVID-19 that shows it was effective
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Cleveland Clinic research suggests Viagra could be used as Alzheimer’s treatment
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cleveland Clinic researchers found sildenafil, which goes by the name brand Viagra, is
Read MoreIn a largely symbolic move, the Senate votes to block Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate
(By Brian Naylor for NPR) The Senate voted Wednesday night to overturn the Biden administration’s proposed rule that large private
Read MoreHealth Experts Worry CDC’s Covid Vaccination Rates Appear Inflated
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) For nearly a month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s online vaccine
Read MoreGet help with Medicare costs
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) If you have Medicare and you’re facing challenges paying for health care, you may qualify for Medicare
Read MoreDeadlines for health insurance applications
It is that time of the year when you have deadlines to meet for health insurance applications. If you have
Read MoreIt’s time to open up health care’s secret analytics
(By Michael L. Millenson for STAT) Each year as older adults begin choosing between traditional fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage,
Read MoreAmgen becomes 10th drugmaker to restrict 340B discounts to safety net hospitals
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Beginning Jan. 3, Amgen will curtail drug discounts to safety net hospitals’ contract
Read MoreNew antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here’s what you need to know
(By Pien Huang for NPR) An FDA advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to consider whether to recommend a new antiviral
Read MoreAct fast! Review your Medicare plan by December 7.
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment is almost over. If you’re thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you have until
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