Dozens of patents protect AbbVie’s pricey cancer drug against competition, report finds
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review ) AbbVie wields at least 88 patents to guard Imbruvica, its expensive cancer
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Do Medicare Advantage plans have an out-of-pocket maximum?
Original Medicare has no out-of-pocket maximum limit on how much you will pay, but Medicare Advantage plans do cap the
Read MoreIf you have FEHB, should you enroll in Medicare Part D?
Since Medicare Part D is voluntary, individuals with Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program retiree benefits often wonder whether they
Read MoreDrugmakers have raised prices on hundreds of drugs during pandemic
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) So far in July, drugmakers have raised prices on 42 drugs by
Read MoreMedicare Advantage beneficiaries saved $1,598 over traditional Medicare beneficiaries
In their State of Medicare Advantage report, the Better Medicare Alliance stated the number of Medicare Advantage plans is increasing,
Read MoreCVS develops app to read prescription labels for visually impaired patients
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CVS Pharmacy has developed Spoken Rx, a new feature on its app
Read MoreIt’s important to know the various Mediare rules if you are relocating to another state
If you are planning on relocating to another state, it’s important to know the various Medicare rules that apply and
Read MoreWalmart partners with PBM startup to increase prescription drug cost savings
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart joined forces July 7 with emerging pharmacy benefit manager Capital Rx to
Read MoreMedicare is not free
According to a recent report from Employee Benefit Research Institute the amount of money you could need to cover premiums
Read MoreMedicare’s most common enrollment periods
Knowing when to enroll in Medicare is important because missing your chance to enroll or enrolling at the wrong time
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