What is a Medicare drug list?
What is a formulary list? It is the Medicare’s list of covered medications, covers both brand name and generic prescription
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Why do brand-name drugs cost so much more than generics?
The U.S. spent $450 billion on prescription drug costs, and spending is projected to increase to $610 billion by 2021.
Read More$200 Medicare drug discount cards get key approval
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A nonprofit group that helps the IRS set the standards for health benefits
Read MoreFDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the U.S.,
Read MoreFederal panel to settle 340B disputes between hospitals, drugmakers
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Health Resources & Services Administration Dec. 10 released a final rule that creates
Read MoreMedicare Advantage (MA) outperforms traditional Medicare
A new report finds Medicare Advantage outperforms traditional Medicare on several quality measures such as preventive screenings and avoiding hospitalizations.
Read MoreMany Medicare beneficiaries are transitioning to Medicare Advantage
According to the new survey by the MedicareAdvantagePlans.org, 45 percent of respondents said that they were switching to Medicare Advantage
Read MoreOptions to Make Medicare More Affordable For Beneficiaries Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
(By Juliette Cubanski, Meredith Freed, Tricia Neuman, and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation published December 8, 2020) To date,
Read MoreThe Medicare landscape can seem complex.
Medicare can seem complex with its enrollment periods and the many insurance plans and policies. So, what are the most
Read MoreNovo Nordisk to end 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Novo Nordisk has sent a notice to 340B member hospitals saying that starting
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