Diabetes increases risk for functional limitations in older adults
May 03, 2024
The findings were seen even after controlling for sociodemographic and other health factors.
COVID-19 vaccine priority populations vary by state, city: reports
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 11, 2020
With the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory board recommending approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday, two data analyses outline which...
ACP: Recommendations developed for newer type 2 diabetes medications
Apr 22, 2024
A strong recommendation was given for the addition of an SGLT-2 or GLP-1 agonist to metformin, and lifestyle modifications.
House passes bill to limit insulin costs to $35 a month
Apr 01, 2022
The bill now has to pass the Senate with at least 10 Republican votes.
Glycemic control has not been affected by pandemic
Jul 07, 2021
Despite a drop in diabetes-related outpatient visits and testing, no negative association was found with glycemic control.
Eli Lilly to slash insulin prices, cap monthly out-of-pocket costs at $35
Mar 01, 2023
The company will cut its list price for Humalog 100 units/mL starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Biden pledges to lower prescription drug prices for Americans
Dec 07, 2021
But the biggest policy change — letting Medicare negotiate prices for prescription drugs — will not start to lower costs until 2025.
59.5 percent of adult ED visits are for patients with chronic conditions
Sep 02, 2022
Among adults with three or more chronic conditions, Medicare was the most frequently observed expected source of payment.
How will new federal legislation cut drug costs?
Aug 12, 2022
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs, and vaccines will be free for Part D recipients.
Inflation Reduction Act has mixed value for older adults, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
President Biden signed into law Tuesday the Inflation Reduction Act, which has significant healthcare provisions. According to one industry expert, however, the legislation falls short on helping older...