Tag: prescription drugs

Young caregiver helping senior man with disability pay for bills online using laptop at table in living room

People are really confused. We’ve embarked on a host of studies about long-term care.  One component of that effort is to assess the public’s understanding of how these costs are financed.  A bunch of surveys over the last 10 years indicate that people are confused; most think that Medicare plays a major role.  In fact,…

Computer with brain images and a blood sample

The drug companies want $26,500 per year for the newest Alzheimer’s drug; negotiations might take it to $20,000.  The potential for full Food and Drug Administration approval of the new Biogen-Esai Alzheimer’s drug (Leqembi) means that Medicare may make the drug available to beneficiaries.  The $26,500 annual price tag associated with Leqembi will wreak havoc wit…