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Medicare Coverage Limits for Saxenda Highlight Challenges in Weight Loss Drug Access

Explore Medicare coverage limitations for Saxenda, a GLP-1 agonist approved for weight loss, and the implications for obesity drug access and insurance plan strategies.

CMS Price-Substitution Policy Saves $76M on Medicare Drugs Since 2013

CMS's price-substitution policy has saved $76 million for Medicare by correcting drug pricing identified by the Office of Inspector General, improving cost efficiency while maintaining access.

CMS Launches Hospital Drug Acquisition Cost Survey Under Executive Order to Inform Medicare Payment Adjustments

CMS initiates survey collecting hospital outpatient drug acquisition costs to align Medicare payments with actual costs under the 2026 OPPS update, following a federal Executive Order to reduce prescription drug expenses.

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Enhance Pharmacy Pricing Transparency

Pennsylvania Senate passes Bill 95 with amendment requiring pharmacies to disclose retail and generic drug prices upon consumer request, promoting prescription drug cost transparency and informed purchasing decisions.

Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Challenges Retiree Finances and Healthcare

Explore the Medicare Part D coverage gap's impact on U.S. retirees, with insights on managing prescription drug costs and navigating supplemental insurance options.

Federal Agencies Advance Healthcare Price Transparency with New RFIs and Guidance

U.S. federal agencies issue new guidance and requests for information to improve transparency in prescription drug and hospital prices, aiming to enhance data accuracy and compliance.

Medicare Inflation Rebates: Extending Protections to Medicare Advantage Enrollees

Analysis of inflation rebate implementation under the Inflation Reduction Act highlights the need to include Medicare Advantage enrollees to maximize drug cost savings and deter pharmaceutical price hikes.

Medicare Drug Coverage and Costs for Jardiance in Heart Failure and Diabetes Care

Explore how Medicare Part D and C plans cover Jardiance for heart failure and type 2 diabetes, including costs, formularies, and pricing reforms under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Medicare Coverage and Costs for Diabetes Medications Including Metformin

Explore how Medicare covers diabetes treatments and costs including Metformin and other diabetic supplies under Parts A, B, C, and D. Understand cost factors like premiums and deductibles.

Trump Executive Order Targets Lower Prescription Drug Prices

President Trump signs an executive order to lower U.S. prescription drug prices, amending key Medicare negotiations. Learn how this could impact the healthcare and insurance sectors.