AARP Medicare Ads Created Anxiety About Drug Benefit, Consultant Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The seniors association researched the ads in focus groups for comprehension and favorability, but not on how they influenced a viewer’s opinion on Medicare. The communications consultant also criticized the CMS drug card website.
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