Medicare to Negotiate Prices for 15 More Drugs, Including Ozempic
“Improving prescription drug affordability for Medicare enrollees is the core of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the next cycle of negotiations will continue to strengthen Medicare for generations to come," Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said in the news release.
No, Trump did not get rid of Medicare’s $35 insulin cap
Despite online claims, President Donald Trump’s executive orders did not include removing Medicare’s $35 monthly out-of-pocket price cap, which is set by law.
Medicare drug price negotiations need something new: a floor
The new Trump administration should seize the opportunity to change the Medicare drug price negotiation program by introducing floors.
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare Part-D for price negotiations, the next round of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act passed by President Joe Biden in 2022.
Trump pulls back Biden drug pricing action
The Trump administration’s first drug pricing action — rescinding a Biden executive order encouraging Medicare to help lower prescription costs — is befuddling drug pricing experts.
Trump Order Walks Back Biden-Era Effort To Lower Prescription Drug Prices. Here's Context
On Day 1 of his second term of office, Trump rescinded Biden's Executive Order 14087, "Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans." Trump's action ha
Lawmakers oppose Trump’s reversal on Medicare drug prices
Concern is growing among Democrats after President Donald Trump reversed some of the former president’s executive orders, including efforts to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare and
Medicare and Medicaid To Change Under Republican Proposals: What To Know
Funding cuts and regulatory changes could radically reduce Medicaid, the largest program providing medical and health-related ...
UnitedHealth taps Medicare head as CEO of insurance business
UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday it has appointed Tim Noel, the head of its Medicare business, to replace late CEO Brian ...
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Dave Ramsey Offers Hard Truths About Medicare Every Retiree Should Know
The U.S. healthcare system is confusing, but Medicare can be particularly hard to figure out. This is true for retirees and ...
Donald Trump's Medicare Executive Order Explained
Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order from President Joe Biden that sought to lower the price of drugs.
UnitedHealth promotes Medicare chief to fill slain leader’s job
UnitedHealth Group Inc. promoted the head of its Medicare health plan business to lead the company’s broader insurance division, filling the job previously held by slain executive Brian Thompson. Tim ...
If You Don’t Have Medicare Part B, The GEP Can Bail You Out
The General Enrollment Period provides an opportunity to make up for a past oversight — the failure to enroll in Part B.
Trump rolls back effort to lower Medicare, Medicaid drug costs
Trump’s executive order halts an effort to cap the copayment for generic medications at $2 for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Maximizing Medicare plans in the new year
The start of a new year gives older adults with a Medicare health plan an opportunity to think ahead and make a difference in their future.
Medicare claims study finds electronic medical records boost hospital bottom lines by increasing accuracy of billing
A new study led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst health economist dispels the notion that hospitals' adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) is driving up health care spending by helping ...