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It’s been seven weeks into the new federal drug program aimed at cutting medication costs for older and disabled Americans, but confusion over plans, miscommunications at pharmacies and at times higher than before costs have left many a Medicare recipient frustrated. Today on the Exchange, we’ll look at how Granite Staters are adapting to the new program, and if the D might end up meaning "discounts" or "disaster". Laura's guests are Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Regional Administrator for the Boston Regional Office of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Geoffrey Souther, Director, Office of the Commissioner for New Hampshire's Health and Human Service Department. Wendy Dumais, Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator for Concord Hospital and Roger Hebert, Owner of Rice's Pharmacy in Nashua.