Relatively Few Drugs Account for a Large Share of Medicare Prescription Drug Spending
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 19, 2021) Policymakers are once again focusing attention on
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Humana Health Plan Overcharged Medicare by Nearly $200 Million, Federal Audit Finds
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) A Humana Inc. health plan for seniors in Florida improperly collected nearly $200
Read MoreBiden administration revokes billions in Texas Medicaid funding
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS rescinded approval for a waiver that would have extended reimbursement to Texas
Read MoreOut-of-pocket spending has increased
A new study reported by the JAMA Open Network found per capita out-of-pocket spending increased from $1,028 to $1,148 between
Read MoreData Note: 2021 Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
(By Daniel McDermott and Cynthia Cox for Kaiser Family Foundation published April 12, 2021) The Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) provision of
Read MoreMedicare Advantage members spend 40 percent less per year
The new data from UnitedHealth Group found Medicare Advantage beneficiaries spend 40 percent less per year than people enrolled in
Read MoreVA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and President Joe Biden signed it into
Read More5 organizations erasing millions in medical debt
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two-thirds of all U.S. bankruptcies stem from medical debt, and one-quarter of all
Read MoreWhat’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent
Read MoreCigna offering members $500 to switch psoriasis drugs: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna is offering members who use certain psoriasis drugs $500 to switch to a
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