Here’s who Democrats’ drug pricing bill will actually help
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — Millions of patients in the Medicare program could eventually see lower prescription drug
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Medicare – General
New Hampshire to launch state’s first dental residency program: 5 notes
(By Ariana Portalatin for Becker’s Hospital Review) The program, operated by the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine in Boston,
Read MoreWho out there has heard of IRMAA?
Not many Medicare beneficiaries have heard of IRMAA – income-related monthly adjustment amount- and, if they did, it came as
Read MoreMedicare enrollment periods
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You are first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months
Read MoreHouse passes bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities
(By Noah Schwartz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The United States House of Representatives passed a bill expanding telehealth services and
Read MoreWhat mental health services does Medicare Part B cover?
Many Medicare recipients are not aware that Medicare does cover mental health care services. These services and programs may be
Read MoreMajority of Americans confused by basic health insurance terms, survey finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than three-quarters of Americans cannot define “coinsurance,” but the vast majority are
Read MoreMedicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and
Read MorePaying entire out-of-pocket cost for generic drugs
Researchers from Avalere Heath, using current CMS prescription drug event data, found more than half of the Medicare beneficiaries who
Read MoreWidespread Medicare confusion among members may lead to worse care outcomes, increased spending, survey finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage members largely don’t understand their
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