A Windfall in Health Insurance Rebates? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Former Democratic Sen. Al Franken tweeted recently that Americans will receive “$1.1 B
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Why some physicians are breaking up with Medicare
(By Riz Hatton for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sixty-five percent of physicians plan to continue treating Medicare and Medicaid patients, according
Read MoreCDC: Drug costs keep millions from taking medications as prescribed
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Newly released data from the CDC shows more than 9 million U.S. adults
Read MoreCommercial insurance enrollees pay less for ultra-expensive drugs than Medicare Part D members: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Part D beneficiaries that don’t receive low-income subsidies spend 2.5 times more
Read MoreMedicare Advantage star ratings decline will cost CVS Health up to $1B in revenue
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health is expecting Aetna’s operating income to decrease by up to $1
Read MoreThis Panel Will Decide Whose Medicine to Make Affordable. Its Choice Will Be Tricky
(By Markian Hawryluk for KFF Health News) Catherine Reitzel’s multiple sclerosis medication costs nearly $100,000 a year. Kris Garcia relies
Read MoreHe Returned to the US for His Daughter’s Wedding. He Left With a $42,000 Hospital Bill
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News) Last June, Jay Comfort flew to the United States from his home
Read More6 limitations with payers’ price transparency data, per Elevance Health researchers
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Payers have been required to post pricing information online for covered items and
Read MoreCommercial payers expect to pay $1.1B this year on member rebates
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Payers are expecting to issue a total of about $1.1 billion in medical
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Drugs Spark Hope for Patients and Cost Concerns for Medicare
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 18, 2023) The FDA’s accelerated approval of Aduhelm
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