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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > To Uphold Campaign Promise, Dr. Oz Needs To Fix Medicare Drug Prices
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To Uphold Campaign Promise, Dr. Oz Needs To Fix Medicare Drug Prices

Last updated: April 23, 2025 6:43 pm
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is facing a pressing issue that needs immediate attention. In light of President Trump’s promise to combat inflation and make healthcare more affordable, it is crucial for Dr. Oz to address the skyrocketing costs that Medicare patients are facing for prescription drugs.

Medicare drug coverage is supposed to provide financial relief for patients in need of medications. However, in recent years, private insurers have shifted a significant portion of the cost burden onto patients, especially when it comes to high-priced drugs. This shift has created a disparity in drug coverage tiers, leaving many patients struggling to afford essential medications.

Typically, drug coverage is divided into tiers based on the cost of the medications. Tier 1 consists of inexpensive generic drugs that are often provided to patients for free. Tier 2 includes moderately priced generic drugs, with patients responsible for fixed co-pays of around $10 per month. The real challenge arises with Tier 3, which primarily consists of brand-name drugs that can be quite expensive.

In the past, patients were required to pay co-pays for Tier 3 drugs, ranging from $30 to $50 per month. However, since 2020, insurers have shifted towards coinsurance models, where patients are required to pay a percentage of the drug’s price, typically 10-20%. This change has resulted in significantly higher out-of-pocket expenses for patients, sometimes costing them two to three times more than their previous co-pays.

A recent study illustrates the troubling trend of increasing costs for Medicare patients. The study shows that in 2020, only 10% of patients enrolled in traditional Medicare faced coinsurance for Tier 3 drugs. Just four years later, more than 70% of patients were subjected to coinsurance, highlighting the rapid escalation of drug costs.

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To address this pressing issue, the administration must take proactive measures. Firstly, setting stricter limits on out-of-pocket drug costs can provide much-needed relief to patients relying on Tier 3 medications. However, this may require additional taxpayer funds to make expensive drugs more accessible to those in need.

Secondly, the administration should prioritize negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies to make medications more affordable for patients. The Biden administration has already initiated efforts in this direction, and it is imperative for Dr. Oz and his team to expand on these initiatives to ensure fair pricing for all Medicare beneficiaries.

Failure to address the rising cost of medications could have dire consequences for elderly Americans, forcing them to deplete their savings or forgo essential medications altogether. It is essential to act swiftly to protect patients’ financial well-being and safeguard their health.

By taking decisive action to control drug costs and enhance price negotiations, Dr. Mehmet Oz and the administration can fulfill President Trump’s promise to make healthcare more affordable and combat inflation effectively.Ignoring the rising cost of drugs is not an option; it is a critical issue that demands immediate attention and comprehensive solutions.

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