How Medicare's Payment Cuts for Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs Changed Patterns Of Treatment
April 19, 2012 | Journal Article
New report examines the impact of the Medicare Modernization Act on access to cancer chemotherapy treatment.
Prescription Drugs and Services
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Use of Prescription Drug Samples and Patient Assistance Programs, and the Role of Doctor¿Patient Communication
December 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Study found use of free drug samples widespread among older adults but participation in pharmaceutical industry-sponsored patient assistance programs very low.
Implementation of Medicare Part D and Nondrug Medical Spending for Elderly Adults with Limited Prior Drug Coverage
July 27, 2011 | Journal Article
While Medicare Part D has reduced out-of-pocket expenses and increased medication use and adherence, little is known about whether the prescription drug benefit has reduced medical spending in other areas.
Does Medication Adherence Lower Medicare Spending Among Beneficiaries with Diabetes?
August 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Higher medication adherence rates for two classes of drugs saved Medicare dollars over three years.
The Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Gap
October 11, 2011 | Video
This short infographic video explains what the Medicare Part D donut hole is and how it changes under health reform.
Reducing the Number of Drug Plans for Seniors
December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
An examination of case studies to determine the potential of an alternative system of Medicare prescription drug benefits in which the government winnows available choices found that the proposed system meets all of its evaluation criteria and is therefore a viable option.
Entering and Exiting the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The Medicare Part-D Prescription Benefit contains a coverage gap while in the gap beneficiaries must pay all prescription costs. This article identifies medical conditions that will help physicians predict the likelihood that their patients will fall into the Part-D coverage gap.
Medicare Part D Exclusion of Benzodiazepines and Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes
April 26, 2010 | Journal Article
Medicare Part D excluded reimbursements for benzodiazepines, controversial sedatives used in many nursing homes. This study analyzed changes in the number of benzodiazepine prescriptions and falls and fractures among nursing home residents before and after Medicare Part D.
Beneficiary Price Sensitivity in the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Market
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Medicare Part-D added a new group of privatized prescription drug plans (PDPs) to the traditional plans offered under the Medicare Advantage program. This study examined how prices in the PDP market affect consumer (i.e.,beneficiary) behavior in choosing PDPs.
Dual Eligibles with Mental Disorders and Medicare Part D
May 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this paper, the authors assess how dual eligibles with mental disorders are faring under Medicare Part D.