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April 20, 2023

Alzheimer’s Treatments Restricted, Expanding Primary Care

Alzheimer’s Treatments Restricted, Expanding Primary Care

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee considers extending several bills, including those that would bolster primary care services; Sue Peschin, the President of the Alliance for Aging Research, examines how CMS has been using Coverage with...

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee considers extending several bills, including those that would bolster primary care services; Sue Peschin, the President of the Alliance for Aging Research, examines how CMS has been using Coverage with Evidence Development to restrict patients’ ability to access Alzheimer’s care; and Jess Wofford from Pennsylvania’s 17th district discusses the pitfalls of copay accumulator programs. 

House Committee on Energy and Commerce YouTube Video: “Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Stronger Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care”

Alliance for Aging Research Webpage: Alliance Report: Medicare Using ‘Coverage with Evidence Development’ to Ration Patient Access to FDA-Approved Treatments

RealClearHealth Webpage: People Living With Early Alzheimer's Need President Biden’s Help

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Sue Peschin

President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research