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Specialty Drug Prices Moderated in 2020, but Should Rise in 2021
By Scott WooldridgeOne report predicts that specialty drug utilization will be a major cost driver of prescription drug spending in the future.
August 12, 2021
UnitedHealth to Pay $15.7M to Settle Mental Health Benefits Parity CaseThe settlement agreement notes that the insurer has not admitted fault and that no court has ruled on the allegations' merits.
August 12, 2021
Supplemental Benefits Are Remaking Medicare Advantage PlansSome can pay for Uber rides to the grocery store, or home-delivered meals.
August 11, 2021
New Bill Seeks to Reauthorize, Modernize and Fund Elder Justice ActThe law was "unfortunately left to languish without proper funding or implementation," Sen. Wyden said.
August 11, 2021
Senior Market Sales Has Medicare Advantage Sales Slots at WalgreensHealth Care Service Corp. and Zing also have Medicare Advantage plan news.
August 09, 2021
Blood Pressure and Pregnant MomsMaybe remote monitoring should be part of the basic prenatal care package.
August 05, 2021
Should Medicare Offer Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefits?Two professors debate whether bolstering benefits, lowering the eligibility age and letting Medicare negotiate lower drug prices make sense.
August 05, 2021
Lincoln, Other Insurers Reverse Year-Ago Losses: Q2 EarningsEquitable, Pru and MetLife have also released their second-quarter earnings.