Medicare Drug Plan Leaves Out Supplies

[Cassandra]

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-na-medicare27jan27,0,3801376.story?coll=la-home-headlines

"Essentially, the prescription program allows coverage of the drugs but does not pay for the medical supplies and nursing help needed for the home infusion treatments to be safe and effective — a policy that effectively shuts down such treatment for some patients, even though it is substantially cheaper than the alternatives. Two GOP senators warned the Medicare agency last fall that the gap in coverage "may limit access to home infusion therapy."

Home infusion pharmacies say they are overwhelmed trying to help patients deal with the problem. "It's like I'm doing triage in a MASH unit," said pharmacist Michael Rigas, vice president for clinical affairs with Crescent Healthcare in Anaheim."

OK, how many ways can Bushco fuck up America?

[Denver Dave]

1. Prescription Drug Discussion

And some groups that we thought represent our interests seem to be helping him do it. Amazing that the AARP (not its members) endorsed the prescription drug plan. If you have opinions to share (in good taste) please visit "The New Math": http://hctalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=29