Which drug class is driving the spending growth?
Express Scripts released its annual Drug Trend Report which analyzes costs and spending for their 33.6 million members, it found
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Is a Medigap plan right for you?
Experts say the average married couple retiring at 65 will pay nearly $300,000 for health care during their retirement. Although
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans continue to grow
According to the latest federal data roughly 24.4 million seniors and people with disabilities were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage
Read MoreFDA, India block 500 illicit drug, device shipments to U.S.
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA worked with India’s government to stop about 500 shipments of illicit,
Read MoreMedical expenses are the number one reason for overspending among older households
The number one reason older households are overspending is a medical issue. According to a recent survey from Employee Benefit
Read MoreWhy a Medicare payment change is causing home health agencies to cease services
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A change to how Medicare pays for home health services has led to
Read MoreMake sure you understand how Medicare works
Majority of seniors get their health coverage through Medicare but only a few know these seven essential rules. The more
Read MoreDrug spending on the rise in employer-based health plans, report finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Spending on prescription drugs among people who are covered by private employer health
Read MoreLax Regulations And Vulnerable Residents ‘A Recipe For Problems’ In Eldercare Homes
(By Emily Corwin, Derek Brouwer, and Andrea Suozzo for NPR) Some states call them assisted living facilities; others, residential or
Read MoreFDA says to stop taking weight loss pill after finding it can cause cancer
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eisai, a Japan-based drugmaker, said Feb. 13 it will remove its drug, Belviq,
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