HHS Announces 15 Additional Drugs Selected for Medicare Drug …
1 day ago · “Last year we proved that negotiating for lower drug prices works. Now we plan to build on that record by negotiating for lower prices for 15 additional important drugs for seniors,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Today’s announcement is pivotal – the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering prices for people on Medicare.
Health Secretary Defends Biden’s Covid Vaccine Mandates and …
15 hours ago · On Friday, Mr. Becerra made what amounted to his farewell to Washington, announcing that Medicare, the government insurance program, will negotiate lower prices for the blockbuster weight-loss ...
Xavier Becerra reflects on tenure as HHS secretary: 'We're ... - MSN
Xavier Becerra is reflecting on tenure as HHS secretary. ... but there's a clear roadmap for success for the American people and for Medicare beneficiaries," Becerra said. "And I guarantee you ...
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra breaks down Medicare drug …
Aug 17, 2024 · Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra joined “Start Here,” ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast, earlier this year to announce that negotiations were starting. They had selected 10 medications to prioritize and attempt to bargain down prices.
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Apr 26, 2022 · In addition, he cracked down on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, acted to combat the opioid crisis, including holding drug makers accountable, won an unprecedented $575 million antitrust settlement against one of the largest health systems in California, and he led the three-year federal court fight to save the ACA and with it, the protections of ...
Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations
1 day ago · The 15 new drugs combined with the 10 drugs in the first batch represent about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs, Becerra said. "It is important to remember that for some ...
HHS team negotiated with drug companies to save on Medicare drug ... - NPR
Aug 15, 2024 · NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra about the results of negotiations to lower Medicare prices for 10 blockbuster drugs.
Health secretary weighs in on sky-high drug prices, efforts to …
Feb 1, 2024 · ABC News' "Start Here" spoke with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra about the start of Medicare drug price negotiations.
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, CMS Administrator …
Jul 30, 2022 · Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure released the following statements to mark the 57th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30, 2022:
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, CMS Administrator Chiquita …
Oct 3, 2022 · Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued the following statements on the implementation of Medicare Part B payment changes for certain biosimilars, one of the first Medicare provisions of the Inflation ...