“Most favored nation” pricing model for certain drugs
According to a recent poll, three in four adults in the United States say the cost of medications is unaffordable.
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Healthcare Costs
Original Medicare covers most but not all healthcare services
Medicare is the government health insurance program for adults 65 and older and individuals under 65 with certain disabilities. However,
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The cost of the U.S. healthcare system has ballooned to $4 trillion a year. Although the number of heart-related deaths
Read MoreMedicare Part D coverage of GLP-1s could raise costs by $48B
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare coverage of obesity medications could drive a substantial rise in healthcare spending,
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(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that aimed to require
Read MoreThe difference in care between Medicare and Medicare Advantage members
With the increasing enrollment by Medicare recipients in Medicare Advantage health plans and the issue of prior authorization requirements and
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A recent study by a leading healthcare system found that people on Medicare Advantage plans are not utilizing dental and
Read MoreThe Effect of Delaying the Selection of Small Molecule Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 16, 2025) President Trump has just signed
Read MoreAround 1 in 4 small businesses are dropping insurance coverage: 5 notes
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around one-quarter of small businesses that purchased health insurance in 2022 discontinued coverage
Read MoreTrump signs executive action to lower drug prices
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) President Trump signed an executive action Tuesday intended to lower prescription drug prices for Americans.
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