Proposed Federal Rule Could Unleash Co-pay Surprise
More patients may face an ugly co-pay surprise when new rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services take effect.
Congress Stands Up for Heart Patients
In a recent letter to CMS, Rep. Joyce Beatty and Rep. Christopher Smith called for more affordable access to PCSK9 inhibitors for seniors.
Coverage, But Not Care
While the percentage of uninsured Americans has decreased, the percentage of Americans who cannot access a physician because of costs has gone up.
Access Issues Linger for Cancer Patients
Twenty years after an international charter launched the first World Cancer Day, this year’s event allows advocates to reflect on what’s changed – and what hasn’t – in cancer care.
Improving Vision Care
For the 90 million Americans with vision conditions, daily struggles can be compounded by barriers to proper care.
The Trouble with California’s Hep C Strategy
Good intentions are having unintended consequences for hepatitis C patients in California.
FDA Approval Brightens Outlook for Thyroid Eye Disease Patients
After years without treatment options, people living with thyroid eye disease got a surprise from the FDA this week.
Stress, Skin & Step Therapy
Stress is a common response to skin conditions. It may also be making those skin conditions worse.
Are State Protections Protecting Patients?
Health care providers say that regulators could do more to enforce commonsense limits on prior authorization and step therapy, according to a new series of reports from the Aimed Alliance.
The Importance of Treating Gout Arthritis
There’s no reason to jeopardize your health or live in misery when gout can effectively be treated.
