Study: Medicare drug program saves on inpatient, nursing home care
Seniors who lacked good prescription drug coverage before the start of Medicare Part D in 2006 not only saw their out-of-pocket drug costs fall under the program but they also became less costly to care for overall, according to a study

Study Finds Savings From Medicare's Drug Plan Extend Beyond Cost of Meds
TUESDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- The savings for U.S. seniors who participate in the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan may extend far beyond the cost of medications, a new study indicates.