On its last weekday in power, the Biden Administration has chosen the next batch of drugs up for price negotiation in Medicare.Â
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Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January
January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.
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UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here’s what he missed
The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system’s problems are complex and can’t be pinned on one player or industry.
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After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson triggered a deluge of painful stories about health care denials on social media.
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Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs
The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own.
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Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration
Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They’re changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs.
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Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response ‘inadequate’
The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
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Insurers can restrict mental health care. What laws protect patients in your state?
It can be really hard to get mental health care in the U.S. Even if you find a therapist in network, your insurer can refuse to cover the prescribed treatment. Here are the laws protecting patients.
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CEOs earn big bucks at nonprofit hospitals. But does that benefit patients?
Nonprofit hospitals pay their CEOs generously, and their compensation keeps getting larger. Some researchers wonder if the ballooning paychecks align with what’s best for patients and taxpayers.
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After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses
As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.
