I once read a comment from a doctor who said when he sees seniors who are on a dozen pharmaceutical drugs, half are to treat the side effects of the other half. What effect can too many medications have on seniors? You would be amazed.
Author: Devon Herrick
House Oversight Committee: PBMs Increase the Drug Costs
I wrote about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) extensively in the past. PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits for employee health plans, Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies. The concept is simple: PBMs leverage buying power to extract discounts from drug makers. These discounts are (in theory) passed on to consumers and health plan clients. PBMs also create drug formularies and adjudicate drug claims.
Simple Blood Test May Predict Disease: Will that Make People Healthier?
New research has identified proteins, found in a single drop of blood, that may hold clues to our health and the diseases we’re likely to develop years into the future.
Should You See a Dental Therapist?
Many Americans cannot afford to spend $1,000 a year on dental care for mostly routine maintenance. That’s not even counting unexpected costs like root canals, dental implants and crowns. Too many people put off dental care until it’s an emergency and their teeth need extensive care. Dental care is an unmet need for much of rural America, and in cities and suburbs as well.