Fall Vaccine Update

Patients Rising Podcast

With flu season fast approaching, Dr. Paul Offit joins us to discuss all of his vaccine recommendations, including COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines, population immunity, and targeting high-risk groups. Plus, Terry and Bob talk about why insurers are marking up the prices of generic drugs – which should be a cheaper option for patients.

Generic Drugs Should Be Cheap, but Insurers Are Charging Thousands of Dollars for Them

Medicare Part D: CMS Should Monitor Effects of Rebates on Plan Formularies and Beneficiary Spending | U.S. GAO

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