Out-of-pocket costs for brand-name drugs increased by 15 percent
A recent JAMA study found the median out-of-pocket costs increased by 15 percent for brand-name medications. The JAMA Network Open
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Understanding IRMAA
IRMAA is an acronym for Medicare’s income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). This is a higher premium charged by Medicare Part
Read MoreWalmart, CVS & more: How pharmacy chains are breaking into the mental health sector
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Several retail pharmacy chains have recently begun offering mental health services in their
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease has four distinct subtypes
Scientists have found that Alzheimer’s disease has four distinct subtypes based on brain scan images. The researchers’ findings could help
Read MoreHow to understand your Medicare Advantage costs ahead of time
It can be challenging to figure out what your Medicare Advantage plan will cost you in the long run. You
Read MoreHow to switch from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement plan
When it is time to sign up for Medicare, do you know your options? Do you know the difference between
Read MoreAdults over 65 getting fewer abdominal surgeries, study finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine contradicts the assumption that rates
Read MoreCDC’s slow, cautious messaging on Covid-19 seems out of step with the moment, public health experts say
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — Nearly a year ago, amid concerns about how to prevent transmission of the
Read MoreHealthy at Home
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded primary health-related services, giving insurance companies more flexibility in Medicare Advantage plan
Read MoreShould you enroll in a Part D plan?
Medicare did not cover outpatient prescription drugs until January 1, 2006, when it implemented the Medicare Part D prescription drug
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