CMS adds new on-line tool as open enrollment begins
CMS has introduced a new tool for comparing Medicare Part D drug plans, but critics contend that it is still a confusing process
CMS has introduced a new critics contend that even with the new tool, the process of selecting plans is extremely complex and difficult and that most seniors do not have the technological skills to take advantage of the tool. CMS has also refined its rating system for plans, moving from a three-star scale for comparisons to a five-star system. Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, faulted the ratings for being too lenient, noting that most plans received high ratings.
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Pharmacists Play Unique Role in Advancing Health Equity for Patients With Chronic Disease
December 7th 2023A new study, outlined in a poster at ASHP Midyear 2023, identified 3 key themes associated with the ways in which pharmacists are positioned to advance health equity for patients with chronic diseases.
