An Alzheimer’s drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here’s why
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) The first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease is likely to receive full approval
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Transforming Medicare Coverage: A New Medicare Coverage Pathway for Emerging Technologies and Revamped Evidence Development Framework
(Source – www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to fostering innovation while ensuring that people
Read MoreLawmakers want CMS’ prior authorization proposal to go further
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 230 U.S. representatives and 61 senators are asking HHS and CMS
Read MoreCMS: Private insurance spending to increase in 2023, 2024; slow in 2025 onward
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is projecting a 7.7 percent increase in private health insurance spending in
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation
(Source – cms.gov/newsroom) A continuing key priority of the Biden-Harris Administration is lowering prescription drug costs. Today, the Department of
Read MoreWeight loss drugs and CMS coverage: Why all eyes are on Medicare
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New GLP-1 drugs to treat diabetes and obesity can be expensive, and most
Read MoreThe Facts About Medicare Spending
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation Published June 2023) Medicare provides health insurance coverage for more than 65 million people,
Read MoreWhy some physicians are breaking up with Medicare
(By Riz Hatton for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sixty-five percent of physicians plan to continue treating Medicare and Medicaid patients, according
Read MoreCDC: Drug costs keep millions from taking medications as prescribed
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Newly released data from the CDC shows more than 9 million U.S. adults
Read MoreFor many who use power wheelchairs, CMS decision just made seat elevation much less expensive
(By Kerry Dooley Young for STAT) For years, patients and medical groups have advocated for Medicare to cover wheelchairs with
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