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Antibiotic resistance cdc — CDC Superbug Report 2019 In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first report on Antibiotic-resistant “superbug” in the United States. This was a first-ever snapshot of the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant germs on human health. 2013 estimates showed there were more than 2.6 million antibiotic-resistant […]

CDC: Superbug Threat Increases

December 19, 2019 in Medicare tagged current events / government acts & responses / health / health & safety / Prescription drugs by Jenny McCann

Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans — Mutual of Omaha Rx (PDP) Mutual of Omaha is offering two new Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. These plans provide affordable prescription coverage to complete your Medicare benefits. The two new plans are called: Mutual of Omaha Rx Value enhanced plan and the Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus basic […]

Mutual of Omaha 2020 Prescription Drug Plans‎

October 27, 2019 in Medicare tagged Insurance Carrier News & Products / Part A / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Jenny McCann

Prescription drug plan — Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. What does it all mean? Understanding the different parts of Medicare can often feel overwhelming, almost like learning a new language. At Empower Brokerage, our mission is to help you understand the different parts of Medicare. In this article, we dive […]

Medicare Part D Penalties

August 1, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

genericdrug — No matter the product, many of us have shopped for generic brands rather than name-brands. Usually, they are a great alternative because they allow individuals to receive relatively the same product for cheaper. In the case of prescription drug plans, generic brands are popular for lowering high pharmaceutical costs. However, […]

Could generic drugs cost more than name-brands?

July 11, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

If you are on the market for a Part D prescription drug plan (PDP), Silverscript might be the one for you. They are owned by CVS and as of 2017, they have 96,000 retail outlets across the US in 49 different states. Part D of Medicare For those unfamiliar with Part […]

Silverscript Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)

June 16, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Haleigh Carr

Medicine Cabinet — Medicine Cabinet: What You Need to Have in Your Closet You’re at home, and one of your friends accidentally cuts themselves. You look around your house but can’t find bandages. There’s no gauze. You want to clean the wound and search for hydrogen peroxide but can’t find any. This scenario happens […]

Medicine Cabinet: What You Need to Have in Your Closet

October 1, 2018 in Health tagged health / Prescription drugs / wellness by Jadon Sennet

What Is Venom and Antivenom? There are over 3000 species of snakes worldwide, and around 600 of those are venomous. Snakes use venom as a self-defense mechanism, to weaken their prey, and as a digestion aid. About 100,000 people a year die from a venomous snake bite. With quick access […]

What Is Venom and Antivenom?

April 13, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged Prescription drugs / Rehabilitation / travel / vaccinations by Andrea Hektner

When deciding which Medicare plan is best for you, one of the most important factors to consider is the prescription drug coverage. A formulary is the list of drugs that a plan covers. Being familiar with your plan’s formulary is important because it identifies which drugs are covered, at what […]

What is a Medicare Formulary?

September 12, 2017 in Medicare tagged Medicare Supplement / Part D / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Andrea Hektner

Over 20 states in America have a high fail rate of prescribed antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis. Aetna is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify clinicians who have inappropriately prescribed the antibiotics. By tracking these clinicians down and informing them of the issue, Aetna […]

Aetna’s Tireless Efforts on Tackling Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

August 19, 2017 in Health tagged health / health & safety / Prescription drugs by Andrea Hektner

Save time and money by using Humana Pharmacy, which allows you to order, track, and refill prescriptions from the comfort of your home. Humana Pharmacy offers: Free Standard Shipping The option for patients to be reminded by phone, text, or email when they are due for a refill 90-day refills […]

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July 10, 2017 in Medicare tagged Insurance Carrier News & Products / Prescription drugs / telehealth by Andrea Hektner