Medicare Part D already involves price negotiations
Congressional Democrats are behind legislation (S.2011 and H.R. 4138), that would set prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries. However, according
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Trump Administration Clears Way To Force Some Medicaid Enrollees To Work
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration early Thursday initiated a pivotal change in the Medicaid program,
Read MoreRunning On Empty: CHIP Funding Could Run Out Jan. 19 For Some States
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Some states are facing a mid-January loss of funding for their Children’s Health
Read MoreMaine Voters Chose Medicaid Expansion. Why Is Their Governor Resisting?
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News) Donna Wall cares for her three adult autistic children at her home in
Read MoreTrump Administration Rule Paves Way For Association Health Plans
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The Department of Labor on Thursday released proposed new rules that proponents say
Read MoreDown Syndrome Families Divided Over Abortion Ban
(By Sarah McCammon for NPR) When a pregnant woman finds out that she’s likely to give birth to a baby
Read MoreThe way over-the-counter drugs are regulated is a mess — and Congress is ready to step in
(By Erin Mershon for ST A T) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has, for years, limited the amount
Read More8 things to know about CHIP funding right now
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program ran out in September, putting
Read MoreLawmakers introduce stronger data breach notification law
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Amid the massive Uber data breach in which company officials paid hackers
Read MoreThe Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act
According to the Congressional Research Service, 750,000 Medicare beneficiaries get socked with a Medicare Part B late-enrollment penalty in 2014.
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