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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.
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 an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.
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.
Ozempic, Trulicity among Medicare's priciest drugs, report finds
Popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic and Trulicity are among 25 drugs Medicare has spent the most on but hasn't yet selected for price negotiation, according to a report released Thursday. The report from AARP Public Policy Institute said average list prices on these 25 drugs have nearly doubled since they hit the market and collectively cost Medicare ‒ and American taxpayers ‒ nearly $50 billion in 2022.
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
Medicare Bills Are Increasing: Here's Who's Impacted
Medicare bills are increasing for millions of Americans despite a $2,000 prescription drug cap beginning in 2025, as premiums ...
Medicare rules may reduce prescription steering
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—organizations that negotiate access to ...
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 ...
Biden ‘finally beat Medicare’ on his way out of office
On its way out, the Biden administration is fighting to limit Medicare Advantage options, leaving the Trump administration with little time to adjust.
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Growth in Medicare Advantage Raises Concerns
MA plans are substantially overpaid compared to traditional Medicare. Much of these overpayments benefit the MA plans rather ...
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Cuts to Medicare Physician Reimbursement Take Effect After Congress Fails to Pass Legislation
For the fifth consecutive year, Congress has adjourned and allowed Medicare cuts,” said Bruce A. Scott, MD, president of the AMA.
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 ...
Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other ...
Turning 65? Learn Medicare Essentials with MarioCare Experts
MarioCare helps you navigate Medicare. Learn when to enroll, avoid penalties, and understand Parts A, B, C, and D with ...
Study reveals cost differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare patients in cancer drugs
A new study examining the use of high-cost drugs among patients with colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer found ...