FDA approves new generic for valsartan
After multiple recalls of a certain generic valsartan medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic
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Learning the pluses and minuses to Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is one of four parts of the Medicare program. Medicare Part C
Read MoreMedPAC considers bundled payments for post-acute care: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, a federal group that advises Congress on Medicare,
Read MoreDrilling Down on Dental Coverage and Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries
(By Meredith Freed, Tricia Neuman, and Gretchen Jacobson for Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation) Oral health is an integral part
Read MoreHow Much Difference Will Eli Lilly’s Half-Price Insulin Make?
(By Bram Sable-Smith for Kaiser Health News) When Erin Gilmer filled her insulin prescription at a Denver-area Walgreens in January,
Read MoreThe current budget proposal calls for allowing Medicare beneficiaries to make contributions to HSA
In President Donald Trump’s 2020 proposed budget, it would allow Medicare beneficiaries to contribute to health savings account. This is
Read MoreHIPAA proposal would move us closer to coordinated care
(By David Friend for STAT) While many people were paying attention to drug pricing, a proposal to update the Health
Read MoreOpioid Litigation Brings Company Secrets Into The Public Eye
(By Brian Mann for NPR) America’s big drugmakers and pharmacy chains are scrambling to respond to hundreds of lawsuits tied
Read MoreNew Health Plans Expose The Insured To More Risk
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums but warns that
Read MoreExpanded drug rebate program to consumers
UnitedHealth, the country’s largest health insurer, announced it would expand a program that passes drug manufacturer rebates directly to consumers
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