Medicare basics
If you are nearing 65, the question of when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
94% of older Americans prescribed a drug that increases their risk of falling, study shows
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ninety-four percent of older Americans were prescribed a drug that increased their risk
Read MoreCan Vaccination and Infection Rates Add Up to Reach Covid Herd Immunity?
(By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) It’s been a long, dark winter of covid concerns, stoked by high
Read MoreEnsuring Innovation Act and Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act both passed the Senate
The Ensuring Innovation Act and the Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act were unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate last week.
Read MoreOver-the-counter (OTC) medicines play an essential role in healthcare
Research indicates how essential over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are in keeping individuals healthy and lower healthcare spending. They found the “availability
Read MorePlease stop posting your vaccine or Medicare ID card on Social Media
Officials are warning the senior community to stop posting your COVID-19 vaccine card or Medicare ID card on social media.
Read MoreYou can still switch your Medicare Advantage plan
If you discovered your Medicare Advantage plan is not a good fit, you have until the end of March to
Read MoreMedicare Part D prescription drug coverage can cause confusion
Medicare can be confusing with its terminology of deductibles, copays, and coinsurance, and no wonder people find themselves under financial
Read MoreOpting for generic over brand name prescription drugs would save millions a year
A new study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found the Medicare Part D program would have saved
Read MoreRural Americans in Pharmacy Deserts Hurting for Covid Vaccines
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) As the Biden administration accelerates a plan to use pharmacies to distribute covid-19 vaccines,
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