Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
Pricey Alzheimer drug drives spike in Medicare B premium: Officials
Nov 15, 2021
New premium will be $170.10 a month, and the $21.60 boost is the biggest increase ever in dollar amount, but not in percentage terms
More news for Wednesday, July 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 14, 2021
Medicare to weigh national coverage for Aduhelm, other Alzheimer’s treatments … Neurologists issue ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care … Helping seniors hear better may slow decline...
Medicare mulls coverage for controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 13, 2021
CMS says a final decision on coverage is not likely until next spring.
New Rx instructions tighten use of controversial Alzheimer’s disease drug
Jul 08, 2021
Major changes to prescribing instructions are rare, especially so soon after approval; it change could curb the drug’s use.
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
More news for Tuesday, Feb. 7
Feb 06, 2017
Search for Alzheimer’s drugs is more urgent than ever … How would Republican plans for Medicaid block grants actually work? … Long-term care advocates call on Canadian government to invest...
More news for Thursday, Jan. 26
Jan 25, 2017
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms … New bill would increase temp worker protections … Projected $10 trillion federal debt growth over next decade may affect plans...
More news for Wednesday, Nov. 16
Nov 15, 2016
Medicare isn’t really going broke … What the Trump presidency means for senior citizens … Ability to recognize and recall odors may identify those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease...