Court ruling allows Medicare to negotiate prices for larger number of drugs
(By John Wilkerson for STAT published Oct. 7, 2025) A federal appeals court unanimously rejected a Novo Nordisk challenge to
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Medicare Part D
Advocate Health launches prescription kiosks in Chicago
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health is addressing pharmacy deserts on Chicago’s South Side by
Read MoreWhite House delays 100% drug tariffs to negotiate pricing
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Trump administration will hold off on imposing pharmaceutical tariffs Oct. 1 for
Read MoreThe Impact of H.R. 1 on Two Medicaid Eligibility Rules
(Authors: Anna Mudumala, Maiss Mohamed, Jennifer Tolbert, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 22, 2025) On
Read MoreWhy it matters to review your Medicare plan now
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, Medicare participants
Read MoreCVS Caremark to pay Oklahoma $32M over alleged underpayments
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Caremark will pay $32.1 million to the state of Oklahoma after the pharmacy
Read MorePaying a higher share of Medicare premiums
In May 2025, 68.9 million Americans were enrolled in Medicare according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Read MoreMost US generics made abroad, data shows: 4 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medications are rarely made from start to finish in a single country; raw materials,
Read MoreThe 340B program, explained
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than three decades ago, Congress created the 340B program to help safety-net hospitals
Read MoreCVS Caremark ordered to pay $290M in false claims suit
(By: Erica Cerutti for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has ordered CVS Caremark to pay nearly $290 million in
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