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CMS Issues Sweeping End-Of Year Rule on Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D

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CMS states the proposed rule is to mitigate barriers to care, expand coverage of bariatric medications, and to implement artificial intelligence (AI) guardrails. Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage Between 2021 and 2023, the Centers for Disease Control estimated that over 40% of U.S. adults lived with obesity.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

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Formulary Inclusion and Placement of Generics and Biosimilars The NHC supports CMS proposals to improve formulary practices by prioritizing access to generics, biosimilars, and other cost-effective medications in the Medicare Part D program.

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Pharmacists Can Provide Travel Health Tips for Patients

Pharmacy Times

Through medication therapy management (MTM) consults, pharmacists can provide expert advice so patients can prepare for traveling. Travel health is an important topic, especially during the summer months, as families plan vacations. Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about travel health.