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Medicare Faces Criticism Over Drug Access Restrictions
2/15/2025
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- Medicare, launched in 1965, has evolved from covering just hospital drugs to imposing strict limits on medication access through private insurers. By 2020, a staggering 40% of drugs faced restrictions. Advocates urge reforms like enhanced price negotiations and streamlined prior authorization to ensure patients receive the care they need without unnecessary hurdles.
