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 ...
Eli Lilly's obesity drug gets Medicare coverage for sleep apnea
Eli Lilly's popular obesity drug Zepbound can now be covered by government-backed Medicare drug plans, CNBC reported on ...
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 ...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face ...
Here We Go Again: The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (Jan 1–Mar 31) lets you switch plans or adjust coverage. Review your options to ...
Dr. Dolkart: Foundational myths and fixing American healthcare
Seniors have benefitted from Medicare for 60 years, but recent decades of privatization threaten the integrity of the program ...
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How Long Does It Take to See a Neurologist?
On average, older adults waited 34 days for a new visit to a neurologist after a referral, and nearly 20% waited more than 3 ...
Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly
Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment ...
Drugs not selected for Medicare negotiations saw prices nearly double - report
Top Medicare Part D drugs without price negotiations have seen a 98% increase in list prices since their launch. Read more ...
Mastering Medicare Appeals: Your Guide to Overturning Denials
On the other hand, Medicare Advantage plans have a more nuanced process. These plans require prior approval for all claims, making the insurance carrier the first point of contact for denials. While ...
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 ...
Eli Lilly's Zepbound Can Now Be Covered by Medicare to Treat Sleep Apnea
Key Takeaways Eli Lilly's Zepbound can be covered by Medicare Part D plans after the FDA approved the drug as a treatment for ...