AARP, Medicare

Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.
Part D Drugs Almost Doubled in Cost Since Launch, Underscoring Importance of IRA: AARP
Concurrently, a preprint from the industry-backed Vital Transformation found a 50% drop in company investments into small-molecule drug development.
Ozempic, Trulicity among Medicare's priciest drugs, report finds
Novo Nordisk expects Ozempic, which has been on the market since 2017, will be on Medicare's list of drugs to negotiate prices concessions, Bloomberg reported. The company told USA TODAY that it would not discuss Medicare's next round of negotiations because the list of selected drugs is not yet public.
New AARP Report: Top Medicare Part D Drugs See Average Lifetime Price Hike of 98%
Findings show the impact of drug companies’ relentless price increases, underscoring the importance of the changes included in the historic 2022 drug law.
Drugs not selected for Medicare price negotiation nearly doubled - report
The list prices of the top 25 drugs with the highest Medicare Part D spend that are not subject to drug price negotiations have increased by an average 98% since they hit the market, according to a new report.
25 Top Medicare Part D Drugs Have Nearly Doubled in Price
People with Medicare Part D plans shoulder a share of the cost of their prescription drugs. Under the standard Part D benefit, enrollees are responsible for 25 percent of their dr
AARP Maine unveils 2025 legislative goals: Caregiver support, affordable housing and more
PORTLAND, Maine — AARP Maine has announced its 2025 legislative priorities, which focuses on strengthening caregiver support ...
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AARP Bulletin: Health Care Systems Under Duress, What to Do After a Data Breach, and Tips for Flying with a Medical Device
The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to handle data breaches, ...
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AARP pushing cost-free CNA training as part of nursing home reform
Virginia AARP officials are ramping up a push for nursing home reform that includes a crucial certified nursing assistant ...
AARP warns consumers of retail scams on social media
The AARP Virginia Fraud Alert is advising residents of social media advertisement scams through social media feeds and ads.
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AARP Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications
Beginning today through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, AARP invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge ...
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AARP Arizona gears up for new legislative session
Monday is the start of Arizona's new legislative session. Advocacy groups such as AARP Arizona are gearing up and say they're ...
20 Surprising AARP Discounts That Can Save You Loads of Money—At Any Age
AARP isn't just for retirees and folks over 50! If you like saving money—and who doesn't?—membership will get you AARP discounts at any age.
AARP Movies For Grownups Awards Ceremony Postponed Due To L.A. Wildfires
The AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, set to take place Saturday in Beverly Hills, has been postponed due to the wildfires ...