Arthritis drug may help severely ill COVID-19 patients if given early, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, may help reduce mortality in
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Purdue Pharma Reaches $8B Opioid Deal With Justice Department Over OxyContin Sales
(By Brian Mann for NPR) The Justice Department announced on Wednesday a global settlement of civil and criminal investigations into
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Medicare Advantage health plans (MA’s) was created in 2003 as an alternative to the traditional Medicare program. Medicare Advantage plans
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During Covid-19 millions of Americans are struggling to afford their medications, even those with health insurance. According to the GoodRx
Read MoreCVS, long-term care facilities to team up, distribute COVID-19 vaccine
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CVS Health said Oct. 16 that it will partner with long-term care
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Many seniors find that their living expenses generally go down in retirement; however, health is not one of them. Medicare
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(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts today! Now’s the time to review your Medicare health and drug coverage and
Read MoreFirst-of-its-kind examination shows how widely pharma showers campaign cash at the state level
(By Lev Facher for ST A T) B y the time Will Guzzardi, a state legislator in Illinois, called a
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Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 th and runs through December 7 th , the annual opportunity for current enrollees
Read MoreThe 2021 Medicare plans with 5 stars
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS released its report card for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription
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