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Medicare Reveals It Negotiated 44% Lower Net Prices For 15 Drugs
The Trump administration recently made headlines by releasing the prices that Medicare will pay for 15 top-selling prescription drugs. These negotiations, led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,…
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The Deterioration Not-For-Profit Health Plans
Non-profit health plans have long been known for their commitment to serving patients over profits. However, the future of these…
Republicans at odds over how to cut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts
As Republican lawmakers grapple with the task of finding significant savings in Medicaid to fund tax cut extensions, they are…
Study finds teens driving older vehicles have increased risk for fatal crashes
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, prompting researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital to delve…
Medical Journals Under Scrutiny From Justice Department
The recent actions of the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia have raised concerns within the medical community.…
NCI budget cuts, fentanyl deaths, Vinay Prasad
Today, we have official word on the funding situation for this critical program. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has…
Formaldehyde releasers found in common personal care products used especially by Black and Latina women
The use of personal care products containing formaldehyde-releasing preservatives poses a significant health risk, especially for Black and Latina women.…
Oscar Health Profits Exceed $275 Million As Obamacare Enrollment Soars
Oscar Health, a provider of individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reported a $275 million profit in the first…
Fentanyl busts saved 258 million lives? Experts say that’s implausible
government's efforts to combat the opioid crisis. They pointed to the fact that fentanyl is indeed a deadly substance that…