CVS to sell its troubled long-term care pharmacy
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CVS Health secured court approval to sell its long-term care pharmacy business,
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
What to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Elizabeth Williams for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 11, 2026) GLP-1s, a class
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CMS issues another round of Medicare Advantage fines to 13 health plans
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS has fined 13 health plans a combined $1.5 million for Medicare
Read MoreThat Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
(By Rachel Spears for KFF Health News) Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon
Read MoreA New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know
(By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News) Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription
Read MoreAmericans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 30,
Read MoreFDA launches ‘real-time’ clinical trials
(By: Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The FDA has launched its first two real-time clinical trials in partnership
Read MoreCMS Extends Medicare’s Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage
(By Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation published April 23, 2026) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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What is ibogaine? 4 things to know
(By: Ella Ruder for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A plant-based psychoactive compound, ibogaine, is making headlines. President Donald Trump signed
Read More CMS pauses weight-loss BALANCE model for Medicare
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS is holding off on its voluntary “Better Approaches to Lifestyle and
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