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Medicare considers covering expensive Alzheimer’s drug for those in clinical trials

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January 12, 2022

By Jon Hamilton

January 12, 2022

NPR’s Morning Edition discussed a proposal announced on January 11, which Medicare would cover the expensive and controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm — but only for those participating in clinical trials. West Health Policy Director Sean Dickson was interviewed in the segment: “It’s not something that we as taxpayers should be paying for if it’s not actually going to help people.” 

LISTEN TO THE FULL SEGMENT ON NPR’S MORNING EDITION

 

 
Sean Dickson
Director, Health Policy