Methadone dispensing up after 2020 without displacing use of buprenorphine
COVID-19 Incidence, Hospitalization Up for Persons With Disabilities
Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible because of disability have higher COVID-19 incidence, hospitalization rates than age-eligible
Medicare Now Covers COVID-19 Tests Bought at Drug Stores
Now the 59 million Americans covered by Medicare Part B can get up to eight free, at-home tests each month
Medicare to Provide Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests
At-home tests will be available at pharmacies and other locations for clients with Medicare ‘Part B’ outpatient benefit
Seniors Report Medical Care Missed During the Pandemic
Rates of forgone medical care because of COVID-19 decreased over time; about 70 percent of forgone care due to physician-driven factors
Medicare Spending on Physician Services Down $9.4B During First Half of 2020
Declines seen regardless of service type, setting, or specialty, and state or region