Key Facts About Medicare Drug Price Negotiation

Under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, the federal government negotiates prices with drug companies for certain high-cost drugs covered under Medicare Part B and Part D. This brief provides information about several key aspects of the Medicare drug price negotiation program, with a focus on the 2028 implementation year.

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Racial Disparities in Life Expectancy

There was an increase in life expectancy between 2021 and 2023 across all racial and ethnic groups. American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people experienced the largest increase in life expectancy of 4.5 years during this time, followed by Hispanic (3.5 years) and Black people (2.8 years).

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The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic

This updated fact sheet provides the latest data on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, including impact on affected and vulnerable populations, treatment and prevention efforts, and an overview of the U.S. and global responses to the epidemic.

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Analyzing Changes in Medicare Part D Enrollment for 2026

The Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit is provided by private plans, either Medicare Advantage plans that offer drug coverage (MA-PDs) or, for those in traditional Medicare, stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs). New data from CMS shows that 56 million people are enrolled in Part D plans as of February 2026, with more in MA-PDs…

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