What are the recent and forecasted trends in prescription drug spending?
(By Emma Wager, Imani Telesford, Cynthia Cox, and Krutika Amin for Kaiser Family Foundation published September 15, 2023) Prescription drug
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Top Medicare Part D plans of 2023, per Forbes
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare offers the best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2023, according
Read MoreHow the drug price negotiation program could affect Medicare Part D beneficiaries
By Mariana Socal for STAT) After the recent announcement of the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation, much
Read MoreHere’s where Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare differ the most on spending
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans generally spend less per enrollee than traditional Medicare plans, but
Read More5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations
(By Arthur Allen, Rachana Pradhan, and David Hilzenrath for KFF Health News) The Biden administration has picked the first 10
Read MoreEmployer-sponsored insurance costs to rise 8.5% for 2024: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Employers will pay more than $15,000 on average for each employee’s healthcare in
Read MoreCMS pitches guidance for Medicare Part D monthly payment plan: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS published draft guidance for a new program that will allow Medicare Part
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read More10 states where exchange plan premiums will increase the most in 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Premiums for insurance on the ACA exchange in Virginia will increase over 25
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