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Medicare Part D - Coping With Costs Of Medicare Part D Coverage Gap (Medical


Coping With Costs Of Medicare Part D Coverage Gap (Medical News Today)
According to a study published in JAMA, Medicarebeneficiaries who enroll in Part D are not fully informed about thecost-sharing requirements of the plan. John Hsu, M.D., M.B.A., M.S.C.E.(Kaiser Permanente Medical CareProgram, Oakland, Calif.

Not understanding Medicare Part D still an issue; medication adherence may be improving overall (EurekAlert!)
There still appears to be some lack of knowledge regarding Medicare's Part D prescription drug program, although there is evidence that cost-related medication nonadherence may have improved overall, according to two studies in the April 23/30 issue of JAMA.

Sickest Patients Still Struggle Under New Medicare Part D Benefit (Newswise)
While the new Medicare Part D drug benefit has produced positive outcomes, the sickest patients still skip medications for financial reasons.


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