2011 to 2020 saw increase in annual prescription meds expenditures
Apr 15, 2024
Metabolic agents were the most costly category; antidiabetic agents were the mostly costly therapeutic area.
New federal rule means hospitals need written consent for pelvic, prostate exams
Apr 01, 2024
The HHS also issued a new set of guidelines clarifying a longstanding requirement that hospitals must obtain written informed consent as a condition for being reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease
Mar 22, 2024
Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, US officials announced Thursday.
Billion-dollar weather disasters linked to excess ED visits, mortality
Mar 07, 2024
Greater increases in emergency department and mortality rates were seen for US counties with the greatest loss and damage.
Medicare monthly premiums to drop for seniors
Sep 28, 2022
The fee cuts come at the same time as seniors receive a Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2023 of up to 9 or 10%.
Medicare eligibility linked to improvements in healthcare access
Oct 04, 2022
For low-income adults, Medicare eligibility was linked to a reduction in the percentage delaying or avoiding medical care due to cost.
Poll: Most Americans face hassles with their insurance plans
Jun 16, 2023
Among those surveyed were those covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Flu vaccine coverage suboptimal for Medicare beneficiaries
Nov 16, 2021
The researchers found that 50.5% of beneficiaries aged 19 years or older had Medicare claims for influenza vaccination: 54% were aged 65 years or older.
Medicare could negotiate drug prices under Democrat proposal
Nov 03, 2021
For the first time, the measure would enable the federal government to negotiate prices for medications covered by Medicare.
13 million adults delaying or skipping meds due to costs
Dec 22, 2021
More than 3% of Medicare beneficiaries spent more than 10% of their family income on prescription drugs.