The Medicare Part D program provides an outpatient prescription drug benefit to more than 50 million older adults and people with long-term disabilities in Medicare who enroll in private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) to supplement traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PDs) that include drug coverage and other Medicare-covered benefits….
This brief focuses on the stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan marketplace and its somewhat uncertain future, in light of recent trends in plan availability and the potential for another year of premium increases in 2026, in part depending on what the Trump administration decides to do with the temporary Part D premium stabilization…
This is more than a missed opportunity. It’s a growing liability financially, operationally, and culturally. Men’s health must be redefined not just as a clinical issue, but as a strategic business lever. The post Men’s Health is an Overlooked Part of Family Health: Why Employers Should Rethink Their Benefits Strategy appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] A new report from ProgenyHealth highlights the importance of taking a multipronged approach to identifying and managing risk factors for maternal health and taking steps to reduce the risks of premature births. The post Using Case Management to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes appeared first on MedCity News.
One of the world’s biggest genetic databases comprises DNA data donated over the years by more than a million retired military service members. It’s part of a project run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The initiative, dubbed the Million Veteran Program, is a “crown jewel of the country,” said David Shulkin, a physician who…
LISTEN: Federal law entitles patients to interpreters if they don’t have a strong grasp of English. KFF Health News correspondent Vanessa G. Sánchez appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” on July 9 to explain why some Trump administration policies are leaving patients fearful to ask for language services. Patients need to communicate clearly with their health…
Titanium dioxide and its effects on Human gut health Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is an inorganic compound that occurs naturally, and it is very common additive in foods, medicines and grooming products because of its whitening properties. It is also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania and when used as a pigment, its often-called titanium…
A recent KFF report showed that in 2024, 79% of counties in the U.S. were highly concentrated for Medicare Advantage, and 18% were very highly concentrated. The post Report: Majority of Medicare Advantage Markets Lack Competition appeared first on MedCity News.
As hospitals face ongoing cost pressures and supply chain disruptions, Allina Health is redesigning its procurement strategy by moving away from a decentralized sourcing model and toward an approach that prioritizes governance and tech-driven efficiencies. Chief Supply Chain Officer Tom Lubotsky shared how the health system is saving money and boosting supply chain resilience. The…
The Phase 3 results in China are encouraging for Kailera Therapeutics, which holds rights to the molecule in the rest of the world. The startup is preparing a global clinical development program for this drug, a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist. The post Hengrui Pharma’s Potential Rival to El Lilly’s Zepbound Leads to…