Medicare prior authorization programs have saved an estimated $1.1 billion
According to a Government Accountability Office, CMS should continue its prior authorization demonstration projects, currently on pause or scheduled to
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Medicare – General
CMS is initiating a National Coverage Analysis for CAR-T therapies
In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies, now the Centers for
Read MoreChanges to Medicare Part D for 2019
When the President signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 on February 9th, this legislation affected those individuals with Medicare
Read MoreMedicare prescription drug spending reached $174 billion in 2016
CMS released redesigned drug price dashboards to provide information about manufacturer drug costs to provide much-needed clarity and will empower
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans need more competition between payers and government organizations
According to a new report by the Brookings Institute, the Medicare Advantage (MA) bidding process requires more competition to increase
Read MoreTrump Administration’s 3 Biggest Ideas For Lowering Drug Prices
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has this pen. It’s not all that remarkable
Read MoreLack Of Insurance Exposes Blind Spots In Vision Care
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Every day, a school bus drops off as many as 45 children at
Read MoreChanges you can make to your Medicare coverage any time during the year
It is important for seniors to figure out how to make the most of their Medicare benefits and that’s why
Read MoreAmerican Patients First
President Trump will outline a multipart blueprint to lower drug prices called American Patients First on Friday. Among the key
Read MoreCMS will tweak Medicare.gov
After a report said its current search options were badly presented, CMS will teak Medicare.gov before Medicare Open Enrollment which
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