Medicare Drug Cost Sharing Shifts Drive Higher Patient Expenses
Medicare beneficiaries face higher costs as Part D plans shift from fixed co-pays to coinsurance for expensive Tier 3 drugs, raising out-of-pocket expenses significantly.
Potential Medicaid Expansion Rollback Could Increase Mortality, Analysis Finds
Analysis shows reducing federal match for Medicaid expansion may cause 34,200 more deaths annually if states cut coverage. Legislative action by Republicans under review.