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February 18, 2011
Task force takes down Medicare fraud schemes

The Medicare Fraud Strike Force on Thursday charged 111 defendants in nine cities — including doctors, nurses and healthcare company owners and executives — for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving more than $225 million in false billing. The operation marks the largest federal healthcare-fraud takedown.

February 16, 2011
N.Y. Medicaid program redesign could save state millions

The New York State Health Department has proposed a plan that could save the state’s Medicaid program $350 million through 2015.

February 3, 2011
HHS to state Medicaid programs: Offer more generic drugs

The Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging state governments to save money with generic drugs.

January 7, 2011
Boomer birthdays, Universal American acquisition put CVS at top of Medicare Part D game

The news that CVS Caremark has entered an agreement to acquire the Medicare Part D business of Universal American is important on several fronts: Not only will the deal more than double the size of CVS Caremark's Medicare Part D program, but the move also comes just as the first baby boomers turn 65.

January 7, 2011
Long-term savings for health care cannot be ignored

Almost $8,000 a year in healthcare savings, per patient. That’s how much patients with congestive heart failure could save the U.S. healthcare system simply by taking their medications as prescribed, an exhaustive, three-year study by CVS Caremark concluded.

January 3, 2011
CVS Caremark acquires Universal American

CVS Caremark is more than doubling the size of its Medicare Part D program by acquiring the Medicare Part D business of Universal American for roughly $1.25 billion.

January 3, 2011
IRS announces tax on drug makers

The Internal Revenue Service has released its guidance on the healthcare-reform law’s tax on drug makers, according to documents posted on the agency’s website.

December 15, 2010
N.Y. Medicaid program could save big through new approach

New York’s state Medicaid program could save $2.2 billion over 10 years by managing Medicaid pharmacy benefits more like private-sector employer plans, state employee plans and Medicare, according to a new study by healthcare policy research firm The Lewin Group.

December 13, 2010
UnitedHealthcare's Pharmacy Saver program expands

More retailers have joined UnitedHealthcare's prescription savings program that caters to Medicare Part D members.

December 7, 2010
White House: Health reform will save Medicare $3,500 per patient

WASHINGTON — Proclaiming the potential cost-saving benefits of its signature legislative accomplishment, the massive health-reform bill enacted earlier this year, the White House is projecting that the Affordable Care Act will reduce average costs per patient enrolled in Medicare by thousands of dollars over the next decade.


November 16, 2010
CVS/pharmacy encourages dialogue between seniors, caregivers about Medicare Part D plans

With the holiday season just around the corner, CVS/pharmacy is encouraging older adults and their...

November 14, 2010
Walgreens helps customers make sense of changes to Medicare Part D plans

In an effort to help seniors navigate changes in Medicare Part D plans, Walgreens is...

November 9, 2010
NACDS raising alarm over budget cuts as Washington state attacks health costs

Budget cuts in Washington state to its Medicaid programs have created a “perilous situation” for...

November 9, 2010
Rite Aid positions itself to assist seniors with Part D open enrollment

Rite Aid on Wednesday announced its pharmacists have been prepared to assist seniors during the...

November 4, 2010
Affordable Care Act expected to deliver big savings to Medicare recipients

Under the Affordable Care Act, the average savings for those enrolled in traditional Medicare is...

November 4, 2010
U.S. healthcare system should look to VA as baby boomers turn to Medicare

That Medicare doesn’t universally cover the use of retail clinics — and even create a...

October 31, 2010
Duane Reade Walk-In Medical Care clinics to accept Medicare

The DR Doctor On-Premises Walk-In Medical Care clinics, which are located within select Duane Reade...

October 21, 2010
AP poll finds Americans evenly divided on impact, benefits of health-reform law

Seven months after President Obama signed the massive health-reform bill into law, Americans remain deeply...

October 10, 2010
Drug chains ask for delay in DME competitive bid rule

The chain pharmacy lobby is urging Congress to delay a plan by federal health officials...

September 26, 2010
Decoding Health Reform 2.0

As I write this column, it’s the final Super Tuesday primaries in eight states, including...

September 6, 2010
CMS chief Berwick is driving hard to spur health innovation, report says

The recently installed head of the federal Medicare program is pushing hard to promote new...

August 25, 2010
Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation counseling expanded

The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday expanded Medicare coverage of evidence-based tobacco-cessation...

August 9, 2010
Antibiotic use increases among elderly patients enrolled in Medicare Part D, study finds

As elderly patients have found improved coverage of prescription drugs after enrolling in Medicare Part...

August 8, 2010
Congress grants HHS funds to fight healthcare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services will get a funding increase of $250 million...

July 18, 2010
Resolving a simmering dispute, ousted Medicare plan agrees to pay

The independent pharmacy lobby is hailing an agreement by Fox Insurance to begin paying overdue...

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