ICYMI – Two PBM reports show dramatic slowdown in medicine spending growth
By Holly Campbell | March 2, 2018
Newly released pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) data show medicine spending is growing at the slowest rate in years. After accounting for discounts and rebates negotiated with biopharmaceutical...
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PhRMA urges CMS to share the savings with seniors
By Juliet Johnson | January 17, 2018
Yesterday, PhRMA submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Request for Information (RFI) on sharing a portion of manufacturer rebates directly with...
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Medicare Monday: Helping beneficiaries access vaccines
By Nicole Longo | December 18, 2017
Last month, we released a State of Vaccines report, as well as an update to our Medicines in Development for Vaccines report, which shared exciting information about the 264 vaccines currently in...
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Medicare Monday: Same bad ideas continue to threaten Part D and beneficiary access to medicines
By Nicole Longo | November 13, 2017
Perhaps the biggest fact that is often overlooked about Part D is that there is already significant price negotiation in the program. Thanks to Part D’s competitive structure, large purchasers...
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Medicare Monday: Open enrollment is here again
By Nicole Longo | October 16, 2017
It’s that time of year again: Medicare open enrollment! As of Sunday, October 15, newly qualified patients and current Medicare beneficiaries can review their coverage options and select their...
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Medicare Monday: Medicare Part D by the numbers
By Nicole Longo | September 11, 2017
Getting back into the swing of things as Fall approaches? Here’s some light Medicare reading! And if you need a refresher, you can go back to our ABC (and Ds) of Medicare post:
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Medicare Monday: What is the Extra Help program?
By Nicole Longo | August 21, 2017
Medicare Part D’s Extra Help program helps low-income beneficiaries better afford their medicines. In fact, millions of beneficiaries have received Extra Help in Part D.
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Medicare Monday: Strengthening access to vaccines for seniors
By Nicole Longo | August 14, 2017
This month, we’re celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month! Although children may come to mind first when we think of vaccination, access to immunization is just as important for older...
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Medicare Monday: Part D premiums expected to drop in 2018
By Nicole Longo | August 7, 2017
Great news for seniors and people living with disabilities who rely on Part D! Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare Part D prescription drug plan...
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Medicare Monday: Medicare turns 52!
By Nicole Longo | July 31, 2017
This weekend (July 30) marked 52 years since Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a part of the Social Security Act Amendments. To celebrate the occasion, we are taking a...
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