Medicare Part D versus FEHB
Do you have FEHB retiree benefits and often wonder if you should sign up for a Medicare Part D drug
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Medicare a primary driver of growth in spending authority, appropriations
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Entitlement programs like Medicare are the main reason spending authority and permanent appropriations
Read MorePowerful Democrat wants Pfizer to explain price hikes for Lyrica, its nerve pain drug
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — A powerful Senate Democrat is asking Pfizer to explain why it hiked the
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Organizations’ provider directory accuracy issues persist
According to a recent CMS analysis of approximately one-third of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs), it found that almost 49 percent
Read MoreCBO: Here’s what Medicare, Medicaid cuts would do to the national deficit
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) A periodical report from the Congressional Budget Office offering Congress ideas on how to reduce
Read MoreCoordinated care teams can help heal the ailing doctor-patient relationship
(By David Rubin for STAT) My first cousin died suddenly in his home last month. More like a brother to
Read MoreBipartisan action on surprise medical bills expected next year, senator says
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle
Read MoreSen. Cory Booker Calls For More Transparency In Medicaid Drug Decisions
(By Liz Whyte for NPR and The Center for Public Integrity) Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., says he will introduce federal
Read MoreKroger launches discount program for out-of-pocket prescription drugs
Grocery chain Kroger has launched discount program for patients picking up prescription drugs at its pharmacies, according to a STAT news report.
Read MorePayer mergers could thwart regulatory threats to PBMs, Fitch says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmacy benefit managers’ business model is being threatened by federal regulatory and political
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