Tag: Medicare
Next Medicare drug price negotiations to include Ozempic, Wegovy
Medicare officials have recently announced their plans to negotiate the prices of two popular drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy,…
Health Care Inc.: DOJ’s Kanter interview, Medicare Advantage rates
The Health Care Inc newsletter from STAT provides valuable insights into the healthcare industry, especially during events like…
Biden Announces Price Cap On Medicare Prescription Drugs
President Biden has been on a mission to lower prescription drug prices as part of his presidency. Despite…
Independent Health Medicare fraud settlement over improper diagnoses
In a groundbreaking settlement, a New York health insurer and one of its former executives have agreed to…
What To Expect Under Trump For IRA’s Medicare Drug Pricing Provisions
President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that one of his priorities upon taking office is to rescind…
Biden Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
The Biden Administration recently made a groundbreaking announcement on November 26, 2024, proposing a plan to include coverage…
Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Cover Weight-loss Drugs at Possible $36 Billion Price Tag
President Biden Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Weight-Loss Medications Credit: The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia…
Would Cutting the Number of Medicare Employees Save Money?
Why Cutting Medicare Employees Could Increase Government Spending As discussions on reducing the size of government continue, one…
“Food as Medicine” means some Medicaid and Medicare plans cover diet.
As the holiday season approaches, stories of charitable donations and feeding the less fortunate often dominate the headlines.…
Employers May Follow Medicare Coverage Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
The Biden administration's recent proposal to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss medications has sparked discussions…
Bernie Sanders To Stay In Top Senate Post To Protect Social Security And Medicare
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has made a significant announcement regarding his role in the Senate. He has decided…
Dr. Oz Held Millions In Healthcare Investments, Raising Potential Conflicts For Medicare And Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV personality nominated to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesGetty Images Potential…