The American journal of managed care
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To assess the broad impacts of Medicare Part D and the extent to which prior concerns have been realized. ⋯ Coverage under Part D is comparable to that under non-Part D plans with respect to key features that are likely to be important to Medicare beneficiaries--access to medications and out-of-pocket costs. Nonetheless, concerns remain over drug pricing and gaps in coverage. The government should continue to monitor the competitiveness of the Part D market to ensure it meets the diverse needs of Medicare beneficiaries.
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To minimize out-of-pocket prescription drug plan (PDP) expenditures by Medicare beneficiaries. ⋯ Targeted community outreach services to Medicare Part D beneficiaries can help optimize patient selection of a PDP, thereby resulting in lower out-of-pocket expenditures.