Tuesday, November 12, 2024: APG Fall Conference
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to participants of America's Physician Groups Fall Conference in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024: University of Michigan HMP 660 Guest Lecture
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, presented to the students of University of Michigan School of Public Health HMP 660: Economics of Health Management and Policy.
V-BID Update: IRA Drug Out-of-Pocket Cap Saves Enrollees $1B
- Inflation Reduction Act Saves Medicare Enrollees Nearly $1B
- Medicare Reforms Guide Available from PAN Foundation
- IRS Guidance Expands List of Services Covered Pre-Deductible
- Consolidated Hospitals Tied to Patient Medical Debt
- All Parties Agree: Medical Debt is an Urgent Issue [...]
V-BID Update: CMS Announces $2 Generic Drug List; Redefining Cancer Screening Coverage
Medicare $2 Drug List Model Request for Information
PAN Launches National Educational Campaign about Upcoming Medicare Reforms
CMS Moves All HIV PrEP Drugs to Part B
Protecting Medicare a Top Concern for More than Half of Americans in 2024
Report Highlights Behavioral Health Cost-Sharing in Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Tuesday, October 15, 2024: University of Michigan Health System Science Branch Launch
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, V-BID Center Director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the University of Michigan Medical School M3 Branches Launch.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024: Health Management Associates National Conference
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the HMA National Fall Conference in Chicago, IL. Dr. Fendrick's presentation was part of the panel, "Meeting Medicare's New Expectations for Health Equity and Improved Beneficiary Outcomes," which explored how CMS is adjusting Medicare Advantage rates and incentives to address equity gaps and improve outcomes, highlighting strategies for stakeholders to adapt to these changes.
V-BID Update: H.R. 3800 Passed in House of Representatives, IRA Will Save Beneficiaries More than $1K
- Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800)
- Inflation Reduction Act Provision Will Save Seniors Over $1K Per Year
- Allowing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices Remains Broadly Popular
- Voting is Critical to the Pursuit of Health Equity
- Data Shows Older Adults Face Financial Barriers to Prescription Drugs
Monday, September 16, 2024: Association for Community Affiliated Plans Pharmacy Roundtable
On Monday, September 16, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) Pharmacy Roundtable.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, took part in a discussion series hosted by the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.
Monday, September 9, 2024: COA Payer Exchange Summit
On Monday, September 9, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Payer Exchange Summit.
V-BID Update: Fulfilling IRA Promise to Reduce Drug Costs, Barriers to Care Among Incarcerated
- CMS Should Do More to Fulfill the IRA's Promise
- Nearly Half of Insured Americans Get Surprise Expenses in Medical Bills
- Health, Access, and Financial Barriers to Care Among Incarcerated People
- Let's Set Copays for Insulin at $0
- Reduced Cost Sharing and Medication Management Services for COPD
- KFF Examines Forces Likely to Shape Medicare Part D Premiums for 2025
V-BID Update: Latest on Braidwood, Equitable Access to Anti-Obesity Drugs
- The Latest on Braidwood v. Becerra
- An Efficient Approach to Expand Equitable Access to Anti-Obesity Medications
- EHR Nudge May Reduce Unnecessary Breast Cancer Biopsies
- Out-of-Pocket Costs Substantial for Men with Abnormal Prostate Cancer Screening
- Nearly Half of Patients Miss or Avoid Care Due to Cost, Appointment Scheduling [...]
Thursday, August 1, 2024: AHIP Chief Medical Officers Committee Meeting
On August 1, 2024, V-BID Center Director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke at the AHIP Chief Medical Officers Committee meeting on unhealthy weight and access to anti-obesity medications.
Thursday, July 25, 2024: 2024 SOA Virtual Health Meeting
On July 25, 2024, V-BID Center Director, Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to attendees of the 2024 Society of Actuaries Virtual Health Meeting.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, V-BID Center director, A. Mark Fendrick, spoke to interns of the Michigan Clinical Outcomes Research and Reporting Program.