NPR14d
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations — including Ozempic
The Biden administration, in its last full weekday in office, announced the next 15 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation. Blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic is on the list. That means the ...
The Hill14d
The next 15 drugs chosen for Medicare negotiation
The Biden administration has announced the next 15 drugs chosen for Medicare negotiation, marking one of its final acts before President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The Centers for Medicare and ...
New Hampshire Union Leader14d
Novo's Ozempic, Wegovy picked for Medicare price negotiations
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy are among the 15 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations for 2027, the U.S. government said on Friday ...
East Oregonian14d
Pendleton’s cancer center to close doors in coming months
However, due to increased expenses, wage inflation and low reimbursement rates from the Oregon Health Plan and Medicare, costs have become too high for the center to keep its doors open ...
Pharmaceutical Technology14d
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic named in latest Medicare price negotiations
The IRA was introduced in 2022 and aims to curb inflation by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices and rebates for certain drugs. Credit: designer491 via Getty Images. The US government has unveiled ...
Orlando Sentinel15d
Some immigrants are already leaving the US in ‘self-deportations’ as Trump’s threats loom
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Michel Bérrios left the United States a few days before the new year, giving President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign for mass deportations a small victory before they ...
The Valley Breeze15d
Informational Medicare program at the Lincoln Library
LINCOLN – The Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, will host the program Medicare Explained this Saturday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Medicare adviser Ed Collins will cover pertinent information ...
Pharmaceutical Technology17d
Pharma to raise prices on more than 250 drugs in the US from January 2025
The most recent example of one of these penalties is seen in the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare drug inflation rebate program, where pharma companies will have to pay a rebate for raising ...
Healthline18d
Medicare and Prescription Drugs: What’s Covered?
The four major Medicare parts (A, B, C, D) all offer some prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part D offers the most extensive outpatient prescription drug coverage ...
Healthline18d
What Is the Best Medicare Plan for Seniors?
If you’re age 65 years or older, you can get Medicare coverage and choose from several options: Original Medicare with or without Part D, Medicare Advantage, or Original Medicare with Medigap.
verywellhealth18d
Vaccinations Covered by Medicare: Flu, Tetanus, and Others
If PCV15 is used, PPSV23 should be administered one year later. Keep in mind that Medicare only pays for one dose of each vaccine. Any additional pneumonia shots, even at the recommendation of your ...