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Where (some) limits don't exist: The world of Medicare and high prices

Starting in 2025, there will be a cap on patient spending on drugs if you’re covered by Medicare. But that’s about where the cap on Medicare costs stops.

Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee speaks with STAT’s Bob Herman about it.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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