What to know about January’s annual drug price hikes
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Drug companies often increase prices at the start of the new year, and 2024 seems
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Month: January 2024
Is Medigap worth the cost?
Medicare Supplemental Insurance, commonly referred to as Medigap, covers two out of ten Medicare recipients, according to the latest analysis
Read MoreFlorida’s Plan to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada, the First of its Kind, May Face Obstacles that Could Delay Implementation and Savings
(Contact Chris Lee at The Kaiser Family Foundation published Jan. 12, 2024) A new KFF policy watch explains some of
Read MoreRSV vaccines drove rising Medicare Advantage costs, UnitedHealth execs say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) RSV vaccinations brought more older adults to their primary care offices in the
Read MoreDid you hear about a Medicare Flex Card?
You may have heard the term Medicare Flex Card used in the recent Annual Open Enrollment, but what is it,
Read MoreAnother Year of Record ACA Marketplace Signups, Driven in Part by Medicaid Unwinding and Enhanced Subsidies
(By Jared Ortaliza, Cynthia Cox, and Krutika Amin for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 11, 2024) Open enrollment for
Read MoreNew gene therapy treatment to fight bladder cancer
(Source – news.va.gov) An Army Veteran from Houston received a dose of optimism when he came in for a groundbreaking
Read MorePennsylvania launches website for appealing denied health insurance claims
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has launched an online independent appeal process for state
Read MoreVA Uber Health Connect program nets big results
(Source – news.va.gov) A new ridesharing program for eligible Veterans in need of transportation to medical appointments is producing big
Read More4 Medicare Advantage contracts recently terminated by CMS
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS uses star ratings to determine the quality of Medicare Advantage and Part
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