Medicare: Many Factors, Including Administrative Challenges, Affect Access to Part D Vaccinations

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By Katherine Iritani (au)
Year: 2011
Pages: 97
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-2722-8

Product Code: 1457827220

Description

Vaccinations (Vac) can prevent diseases and improve the quality of life for Medicare beneficiaries. Vac for flu and pneumonia are covered by Medicareäó»s Part B physician and outpatient service benefit. Since 2006, Medicareäó»s Part D prescription drug benefit covers other routinely recommended Vac, such as the shingles Vac. Part D typically contracts with pharmacies, but not physicians, for covered Vac. This report examined: (1) the extent to which beneficiaries have received Part D-covered Vac; (2) factors affecting beneficiary access to Vac; and (3) any findings and recommendations of government agencies and other stakeholders to increase access to Part D-covered Vac. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand report.

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