Medicare For All? CMS Chief Warns Program Has Enough Problems Already
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration’s top Medicare official Tuesday slammed the federal health program as
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77% of surgical patients expect opioids, survey finds
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many people still want opioids to manage pain after surgery despite heightened media
Read MoreCMS estimates that some Medicare Part A and B deductibles and premiums will increase slightly in 2019
CMS announced for the 2019 plan year, that Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles are expected to
Read MorePharma Cash To Congress
(By Elizabeth Lucas and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) Every year, pharmaceutical companies contribute millions of dollars to U.S.
Read MoreDrugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus
(By Emmarie Huetteman and Sydney Lupkin for Kaiser Health News) Before the midterm elections heated up, dozens of drugmakers had
Read MoreTV Ads Must Trumpet Drug Prices, Trump Administration Says. Pharma Tries A Plan B.
(By Shefali Luthra and Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration proposed Monday that drugmakers reveal the
Read MoreMajor policy address on prescription drug prices expected
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is expected to announce “major policy address” on drug prices this week. According
Read MoreMedicare’s annual enrollment period has began
Medicare’s annual enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7, which is when you can make coverage changes that
Read MoreMedicare Part B premiums are heading higher next year
Almost 70 percent of Social Security recipients have their Medicare Part B premiums automatically deducted from their Social Security check
Read MoreWho Knew? Life Begins (Again) At 65
(By Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News) I was convinced I would become an adult when I turned 21. But
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