Mind the gap: Medicare Part D's coverage gaps may affect patient adherence.
Medicare Part D will lower medication expenditures for many older patients. However, its complex design incorporates a staggered series of cost-sharing mechanisms that create gaps in coverage and may have a negative impact on medication adherence.
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