About three months ago, I reported that people on Medicare were being over-charged for their Part B (doctor’s care) premium rates because of the inflated cost of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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Forget Any Changes To Medicare Part B Premium Rates
Posted on 11 May 2022.
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Patients Divided Over Aduhelm: Is It a ‘Risk I’m Willing to Take’ or Just a ‘Magic Pill‘?
Posted on 08 March 2022.
If you listen to the nation’s largest Alzheimer’s disease advocacy organizations, you might think everyone living with Alzheimer’s wants unfettered access to Aduhelm, a controversial new treatment.
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Inside The Tactical Tug Of War Over The Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm
Posted on 18 February 2022.
The drug industry, patient advocates, and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials’ decision to decline routine Medicare coverage for a controversial Alzheimer’s drug.
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Medicare Proposal Would Cover Aduhelm If Beneficiaries Enrolled In Clinical Trials
Posted on 17 January 2022.
On Nov. 12, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B (doctor’s care) premium rates for 2022 would rise from $148.50 per month in 2021, to $170.10 in 2022.
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How To Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers During The Holidays
Posted on 18 December 2021.
More than 16 million family members and friends are serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers in the U.S. As families approach the holiday season, there are easy ways to support caregivers that can ease the burden of caregiving.
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Self-Administered Test Predicts Early Signs Of Dementia Sooner
Posted on 07 December 2021.
Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious.
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