Pharmaceutical costs expected to rise 3.35% in 2026: Vizient
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmaceutical prices are expected to rise by 3.35% in 2026, according to Vizient’s latest
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Tariffs expected to raise imported drug costs: 4 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union will impose a
Read More2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released preliminary technical Medicare Part D bid information for the 2026
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2025: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
(By Nancy Ochieng, Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul
Read MoreHow health systems are preparing for a potential 340B overhaul
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) As federal scrutiny and legislative proposals continue around the 340B drug pricing program,
Read MoreThe Prompt and Fair Pay Act
The Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) was introduced to Congress last week. This bipartisan legislation addresses concerns regarding
Read MoreMost Medicare Advantage Markets are Dominated by One or Two Insurers
(By Nicole Zhu, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 14, 2025)
Read MoreAmericans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(By Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 11,
Read More10 states where people spend the most, least on health insurance
(By: Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans are spending the most for health insurance in Vermont and the least
Read MoreWhat does Medicare-approved amount mean?
Do you know the difference between what your provider bills Medicare and the amount paid by Medicare? It is called
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