News and Updates
Medicare Update 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, contained six Medicare reforms. Two, vaccines without co-pays and insulin co-pays capped at $35, began this year. Two
Medicare Advantage in 2022
James C. Capretta, State of Reform | Mar 1, 2022 | Federal Medicare-directed managed care has come a long way in four decades. What began in 1985
Drugs Going Generic in 2022
By Sarah Lewis, PharmD Last Updated: January 18, 2022 Nine out of 10 prescriptions filled in the United States are generic drugs. And there’s a good
Medicare 2022 – What We Know Now
As we prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period, we look ahead to 2022 to see what changes we can expect. It’s always interesting for me
The No Surprises Act, a Win-Win for Consumers
Last December, the Consolidation Appropriations Act (CAA) was signed into law. At $2.3 trillion, it was the largest spending bill ever enacted. It was also
Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Medicare
You or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. After the initial shock and grief comes the question, “What’s this going to cost?” Fortunately, for
Is it Covered and How Much Does It Cost?
When a doctor suggests a procedure for me, I always ask if it is covered and how much does it cost? In all my years
