Affordable Care Act Saves on Prescription Drugs

According to provisions in the health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act is estimated to save taxpayers and states approximately $17.7 billion over a period of five years on prescription drugs bought through Medicaid. This estimate was put forward … Continue reading

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Replacing visual acuity screenings for dilated eye exam cost effective

According to a study published online initially in the Archives of Ophthalmology, it has been suggested that it would be highly cost-effective” to swap visual acuity screenings for new Medicare enrollees with coverage of a dilated eye exam. This is meant … Continue reading

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