Diabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The long list of side effects that follow ads for the newer expensive
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Employer Healthcare
Sign-Up Window for Free COBRA Coverage for Many Laid-Off Workers Closes This Week
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) After being laid off from her job as a systems analyst for a
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If you are still working and turning 65 and have insurance through your job, you still need to know the
Read More7 things to know about the state of healthcare coverage, affordability
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Commonwealth Fund released a report July 16 that analyzes the state of healthcare
Read MoreLarge employers don’t have enough power to negotiate hospital prices, study says
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Self-insured employers face low market power, stripping them of their ability to negotiate
Read MoreManaging your health care can feel like a full-time job
When you or a loved one has a chronic health condition navigating the complexity of your health plan coverage with
Read MoreUnitedHealth CEO: Unknowns of Biogen Alzheimer’s drug mean insurer won’t yet cover it
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said the payer needs to see more data on
Read MoreMedicare plans paid more than Costco members
Researchers from the University of Southern California compared Medicare Part D prescription drug prices with those paid by Costco members
Read MoreIf you are still working, should you sign up for Medicare at 65?
Seniors who are still working with employer health insurance when they turn 65 and are confused if they need to
Read MorePoint32Health challenges Aduhelm, threatens coverage for 1.1M members
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Point32Health may not cover Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s treatment, Aduhelm, for its commercial members unless
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