Published on July 23, this article examined the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D) as Congress attempts to reform health care.  The article determined that Part D has increased access to prescription drugs among Medicare beneficiaries and produced savings for seniors, but it is still plagued by gaps in coverage and other problems.

Neuman, P. & Cubanski, J. (2009). Medicare Part D update — lessons learned and unfinished business. The New England Journal of Medicine, 361:4, 406-414.

Authors: Patricia Neuman and Juliette Cubanaski