Drug pricing reform deal may allow Medicare to negotiate with drug firms for first time
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2021
The Democrats’ deal also would limit insulin costs and cap annual out-of-pocket spending at $2,000 for seniors. Pharmacy benefit managers would face transparency requirements as well.
Average SNF patient paid $3,400 when ineligible for Medicare, AARP report finds
By
John Hall
Apr 20, 2015
New AARP research reveals that the use of hospital “observation” status is having a substantial impact on out-of-pocket healthcare costs and follow-up care decisions for many Medicare beneficiaries.
Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 06, 2012
If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia, a study asserts.