Medicare’s Part D “doughnut hole” closing ahead of schedule
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 accelerates the closure of the Medicare’s Part D “doughnut hole.” In 2019, those retirees
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Medicare - General
Is original Medicare all that affordable
Most people look to original Medicare as affordable due to typically cheaper premiums than employer-sponsored plans or individuals plans purchased
Read MoreHealthcare spending reduced when people get help with social needs, study finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Integrating social and medical care has potential financial benefits, including reduced healthcare
Read MoreElectronic Prior Authorization in Medicare Part D Act
Three U.S. senators have introduced legislation, the Electronic Prior Authorization in Medicare Part D Act, which would provide for the
Read MoreStreamlining Medicare appeals disputes
Starting in June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin offering streamlined settlements based on preliminary data for
Read MoreTo Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs, Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price
(By Susan Jaffe for NPR) A simple question at the pharmacy could unlock savings for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. Under
Read MoreWhat traditional Medicare does not cover
Traditional Medicare, Medicare Part A and Part B, covers a large portion of your medical expenses; however, there are some
Read MoreNOT GETTING QUALITY CARE? WE WANT TO KNOW
(Source - blog.medicare.gov) If you don’t think you’re getting high-quality care, you have the right to file a complaint .
Read MoreMedicare prior authorization programs have saved an estimated $1.1 billion
According to a Government Accountability Office, CMS should continue its prior authorization demonstration projects, currently on pause or scheduled to
Read MoreCMS is initiating a National Coverage Analysis for CAR-T therapies
In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies, now the Centers for
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