Advantage plans continue to add participants
The growing popularity of Medicare Advantage as an option for seniors is discussed in an article posted by Guy Boulton of
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Medicare – General
10 Essential Facts About Medicare and Prescription Drug Spending
(The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, July 7, 2016) Prescription drugs play an important role in medical care for 57
Read MoreAMAC: New Effort to Make Lifesaving Pharmaceuticals Affordable and Available
A newly proposed bill would make it easier for generic drug makers to produce affordable, lifesaving pharmaceuticals. And, the Association
Read MoreHouse Panel Extends Funding For Medicare Program To Help Consumers
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A House subcommittee voted on Thursday to continue $52 million in funding for
Read MoreDespite Federal Directive, Texas Denies Medicaid Coverage For An Autism Therapy
(By Kate Harrington for Kaiser Health News) Like many parents of children with autism, Braulio De La Cruz sought an
Read MoreMedical Marijuana Linked To Modest Budget Benefits For Medicare Part D, Study Finds
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Prescription drug prices are up, making policy experts increasingly anxious. But relief could
Read MoreStudy: Brand-Name Drugs’ High Copays Soak Medicare Part D Patients
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) A new study takes a fresh measure of generic drugs’ price advantages, revealing
Read MoreThe New Oncology Care Model
On July 1st, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) launched the new five year Oncology Care Model aimed at
Read MoreMedicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act Must Be Implemented
Donald Crane, president and CEO of CAPG (the Voice of Accountable Physician Groups) advocates implementation of the Medicare Access and
Read MoreModifying Traditional Medicare’s Benefit Design Could Reduce Federal Spending But With Cost Tradeoffs Between Beneficiaries and The Federal Government
( By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, Zachary Levinson, Gretchen Jacobson, Monica Brenner, and James Mays for Kaiser Family Foundation published
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