You can thank the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for some of the biggest Medicare changes in the past few years — including a welcome reprieve from the high costs of prescription drugs.
California May Regulate and Restrict Pharmaceutical Brokers
“California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon decide whether the most populous U.S. state will join 25 others in regulating the middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, whom many policymakers blame for the soaring cost of prescription drugs.
PBMs have been under fire for years for alleged profiteering and anticompetitive conduct, but efforts to regulate the industry at the federal level have stalled in Congress.”
Effects of Health Insurance on Health
“This chapter presents the Committee’s review of studies that address the impact of health insurance on various health-related outcomes. It examines research on the relationship between health insurance (or lack of insurance), use of medical care and health outcomes for specific conditions and types of services, and with overall health status and mortality. There is a consistent, positive relationship between health insurance coverage and health-related outcomes across a body of studies that use a variety of data sources and different analytic approaches. The best evidence suggests that health insurance is associated with more appropriate use of health care services and better health outcomes for adults.”
3 things to know before you pick a health insurance plan
Choosing a health insurance plan can be complicated. Knowing just a few things before you compare plans can make it simpler.
How Much Does a Medical Alert System Cost Without Insurance?
“A medical alert system, also known as a personal emergency response system (PERS), can assist you in getting help quickly during an emergency. It’s beneficial for seniors or anyone with health conditions who might need to access immediate medical care. Many people may not realize that these systems can also help in case of a break-in, fire, or natural disaster.”
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