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Has Medicare’s Drug Policy Struck the Right Balance Between Access and Cost?

Has Medicare’s Drug Policy Struck the Right Balance Between Access and Cost?

Update: 2024-11-27
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Kevin Kirby, managing director at Health Management Associates, gives a closer look at the evolution of Medicare’s drug coverage and the policies that have transformed patient access and affordability. From Clinton era ideas, to the launch of the Medicare Modernization Act and then the Affordable Care Act, Kevin has advised clients as these significant milestones have shaped and reshaped Medicare’s drug benefits. He discusses the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, raising important questions about sustainability and cost control. The episode will explore how these pivotal policies will impact access to treatment and the sustainability of Medicare in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. 

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Has Medicare’s Drug Policy Struck the Right Balance Between Access and Cost?

Has Medicare’s Drug Policy Struck the Right Balance Between Access and Cost?

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