Key excerpts: PhRMA submits comments to keep the six protected classes protected

Earlier this month, PhRMA submitted comments to CMS regarding the Part D Payment Modernization Model Request for Applications (RFA) for calendar year 2022. This RFA was released on January 19,...
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Action needed to preserve the six protected classes

In the final hours of the previous Administration’s time in office, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (the Innovation Center) (CMMI) announced new changes for CY 2022 to an existing...
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Key facts: The final rebate rule will be a positive change for patients

While drug middlemen are making billions of dollars in record profits at a time when millions of Americans are facing financial struggles, they are also suing to block the final rebate rule, a...
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End of year Part D reading List

Happy Holidays, Part D readers, and thank you for following along this year as we explored the impact of Medicare Part D and the important role the program plays for seniors and those with...
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Final rebate rule represents right way to change Medicare

As Washington policymakers look to make changes to Medicare and our health care system overall, there are right ways and wrong ways to address the challenges that seniors and patients face....
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Open Enrollment: How to find a Medicare plan that meets your needs

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is right around the corner. In fact, beginning October 15 and running through December 7, newly qualified patients and current Medicare beneficiaries may...
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Three reasons why repealing the Part D non-interference clause is a bad idea

For more than a decade, Medicare Part D has provided seniors affordable and comprehensive prescription drug coverage. Its unique, market-based structure has kept overall Part D program costs far...
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National Medicare Education Week: The history of Medicare Part D

Today, in honor of National Medicare Education Week, we’ll be taking a quick look back at the history of Medicare, specifically the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit .
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How Medicare Part D supports patients

Since 2006, Medicare Part D has offered seniors and people living with disabilities affordable access to life-saving treatments through comprehensive prescription drug coverage. The benefit has...
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Supporting access to vaccines for Part D beneficiaries

Today, in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, we’ll take a look at how Medicare Part D supports access to critical vaccines and strengthens public health. Vaccines represent some of...
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