Jan 20, 2021 | Featured, Medicare Part D
By Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, Ph.D. Prescription drugs can be expensive, and for patients undergoing treatment for certain chronic conditions, cost-sharing is a heavy financial burden, especially if you are a Medicare beneficiary on a fixed income. While bills...
Jan 16, 2021 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the implementation of hospital price transparency, which took effect on January 1st. They also analyze the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, which has been slowed by bureaucratic inertia and social justice complexity. They...
Jan 9, 2021 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss what a Democratic majority in Washington D.C. means for patients. With Democratic Senate candidates in Georgia winning their runoff races, federal Democrats will now control the Senate, the House of...
Dec 31, 2020 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry, Bob, and Kate discuss their pro-patient agenda for the Biden administration. They’ve identified the following eight policy changes as the most important ones facing American patients: (The Patients Rising Podcast has...
Dec 26, 2020 | Featured, Federal Issues, Medicare, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss President Trump’s “most favored nations” rule which ties federal reimbursements for Medicare Part B drugs to other developed nations’ prices. In other words, this rule is a de facto price...
Dec 26, 2020 | Featured, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the ongoing need for patients with chronic diseases to access legal advice. From employer discrimination to financial toxicity, legal consultation provides much-needed peace of mind and guidance. They highlight...
