Drugmakers’ Spending on Stock, Dividends and Executive Pay Exceeds Research, Democrats Say
(By Michael McAuliff for Kaiser Health News) The largest drug companies are far more interested in enriching themselves and investors
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Month: July 2021
How to pick a Medigap plan that’s right for you
If you have about to turn age 65, you are receiving confusing literature on your Medicare choices. One choice you
Read MoreBCBS, Humana, Centene among many payers supporting Social Determinants Accelerator Act
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) A coalition of payers and healthcare providers publicly voiced their support for a
Read MoreDeath rates are declining for many common cancers in the U.S., report finds
(By Theresa Gaffney for STAT) Death rates are declining for more than half of the most common forms of cancer
Read MoreTraveling eye care pilot program launches in Wyoming
(Source – blogs.va/gov) In 2015, VA launched the Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS) program to bring specialty eye care services
Read MoreDelta Is Now The Dominant Coronavirus Variant In The U.S.
(By Jane Greenhalgh and Rob Stein for NPR) The highly contagious delta variant now accounts for more than 51% of
Read MoreCMS unveils surprise-billing rule: 10 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS unveiled July 2 the first in a series of rules aimed at shielding
Read MoreJuly price hikes have been announced for 32 brand drugs
According to GoodRx, price hikes by pharmaceutical manufacturers are averaging 3.6 percent for the month of July. with the recent
Read MoreWhite House open to Medicare expansion, lower eligibility age pitch
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said the White House is supportive of proposals for sweeping
Read MorePaying Billions for Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug? How About Funding This Instead?
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) If you could invest $56 billion each year in improving health care for
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