HHS agrees to delay drug rebate rule
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS has agreed to postpone by one year the start date of a rule
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Four approaches the new Congress should take to rein in prescription drug costs
The new Congress should with a renewed legislative effort rein in prescription drug costs by targeting antitrust abuses is the
Read MoreStates Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Florida, Colorado and several New England states are moving ahead with efforts to
Read MoreHospitals urge CMS to withdraw ‘most favored nation’ drug-pricing rule
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association urged CMS to withdraw the “most favored nation” drug
Read MoreAre there other times when I can change my plan throughout the year?
There are several types of Medicare enrollment periods that take place throughout the year. Here are some of them: Medicare
Read MoreAI helps seniors choose Medicare plans
Statistics show that 73 percent of seniors use the internet so the idea of the befuddled senior citizen who cannot
Read MoreWhat parts of Medicare cover self-administered drugs?
What are self-administered drugs and does Medicare pay for them. First, self-administered drugs are medications a person can take at
Read MoreWhat is the appeal process for original Medicare?
If Medicare denies coverage for any service, you may appeal their decision. The appeals process involves five levels so if
Read MoreHow to choose between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans
When you sign up for Medicare you have a choose either a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Supplement plan that
Read MorePart D Payment Modernization Model Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Fact Sheet
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) In January 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
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