GAO: Medicare Part D Plans Expanding Access to New Drugs
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Q1Medicare.com Releases Updated Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Formulary Browser
Q1Medicare.com released an enhanced Medicare Part D Formulary Browser providing the Medicare community with one online tool for browsing all stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan formularies. Users only need to select their state and a Medicare Part D plan to easily view drug plan highlights and formulary details. A PlanID search option is also available for users who want to find a plan s ...

Medicare Part D associated with reduction in nondrug medical spending
Among elderly Medicare beneficiaries with limited prior drug coverage, implementation of Medicare Part D was associated with significant reductions in nondrug medical spending, such as for inpatient and skilled nursing facility care, according to a study in the July 27 issue of JAMA.

Medicare spends 50% less on Part D drugs than initially estimated
But Democratic lawmakers say the program must be allowed to negotiate lower prices because of the high costs some seniors face.