Insulin prices could be much lower and drug makers would still make healthy profits
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As prices for diabetes treatments continue to roil consumers, a new study suggests that manufacturers
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Misconceptions about switching Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare beneficiaries can change their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription drug (Part D) coverage during the Medicare Annual Election Period
Read MoreWill Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?
(By Jackie Fortier for NPR) Air ambulance rides can be lifesavers. But how much should they cost? In the ongoing,
Read MoreMedicare Eases Readmission Penalties Against Safety-Net Hospitals
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) On orders from Congress, Medicare is easing up on its annual readmission penalties
Read MoreHere’s what people are getting wrong about HSAs
According to a recent survey by the National Business Group on Health more than 9 out of 10 employers expect
Read More25 top-rated Medicare plans for 2018
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The National Committee for Quality Assurance released its rankings for Medicare plans in 2018-19. NCQA
Read MoreDon’t make these two common mistakes during Medicare open enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment period is nearing – it runs from October 15 through December 7 – giving you a golden
Read MoreAre you avoiding or delaying medical procedures due to the cost?
Health care costs the average retiree $499 a month when you consider the various deductibles, co-pays, and premiums associated with
Read MoreCongress won’t include PhRMA-backed Medicare change in opioids package
(By Nicholas Florko and Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The latest version of a bill to address the opioid
Read MoreShould drug prices be included in direct-to-consumer ads?
In June 2017, the American Medical Association issued a statement supporting consumer groups, patient advocates and other medical professional societies calls
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