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If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2025

Trump has promised to 'knock out' pharmacy benefit managers. How the drug middlemen became a $557 billion industry that its customers love to hate

The industry says it keeps down the cost of prescription drugs, but critics say it's profiting at the expense of patients.

Fortune · Jan 21, 2025

Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1

The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries.

Fortune · Jan 3, 2025

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Tulisa Contostavlos thought she was 'going to die' amid battle with prescription drugs

The N-Dubz star candidly opened up about her past addiction as well as her recent time on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

CrossFit: popular workout regime may decrease need for prescription drugs – new research

Though CrossFit is often seen as a sport for the super fit, that shouldn’t put you off from trying it. CrossFit is designed to be accessible to everyone, with scalable workouts suited for all ages and abilities, embodying its principle that the needs of elite athletes and beginners differ only…

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024

Learn About Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to bring significant improvements and opportunities for enrollees. But what exactly is changing? What updates should you know about to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare? ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2024

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

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President Biden And Sen. Sanders To Promote Lower Drug Costs

President Biden and Sen. Sanders to visit New Hampshire to advocate for reducing prescription drug costs, highlighting their shared commitment to tackling ...

You Could Pay Only $2 for These Drugs Soon Under Medicare

Those enrolled in Medicare could soon pay just $2 for these prescription drugs.

Kiplinger · Oct 11, 2024

Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check

A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.

Kiplinger · Oct 9, 2024

The pharmacy benefit management sector just might be set for a VC-backed shakeup, says Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman

In 2023, about 80% of all prescription drug claims in the U.S. were processed by only three companies. VC-backed Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman says there’s an opportunity for disruption.

Fortune · Oct 4, 2024

FTC Sues 'Middlemen' For Inflating Insulin Drug Prices

The suit accuses the "Big Three" of steering diabetes patients toward high-priced insulin to benefit their bottom lines

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

How Medicare could change under a Trump or Harris presidency

Which candidate wins in November could have a major impact on Medicare and its beneficiaries.

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Big Tech wants to keep stealing patents—so it’s going to war with Big Pharma

Big Tech is trying to discredit the PREVAIL Act by arguing that it'll lead to higher prescription drug costs. But new data debunks this myth.

Fortune · Aug 28, 2024

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Kamala Harris Proposes Expanding Prescription Drug Cost Caps

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a comprehensive healthcare plan to reduce prescription drug costs for all Americans, including capping out-of-pocket e...

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Rapper NBA Youngboy to plead guilty to Louisiana gun charge

Rapper NBA YoungBoy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal weapons charge once the case is transferred from Louisiana to Utah, where he faces unrelated charges accusing him of running a prescription drug fraud ring

Kamala Harris Proposes Expanding Prescription Drug Cost Caps

Kamala Harris and Biden administration's efforts to lower prescription drug costs and extend cost caps for insulin and prescription drugs to all Americans.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely to save Medicare billions, beginning in 2026

The Biden administration announced on Aug. 16, 2024, the reduced prices of the first 10 drugs it has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies over their Medicare prices.

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Salon · Aug 16, 2024

Kamala Harris rolls out economic agenda

Harris will also push a ban on grocery price-gouging and limits on prescription drug costs

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Kamala Harris to unveil economic plan to ban price gouging on groceries and build three million new homes

Kamala Harris will give her first major policy speech focusing on the economy today in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a focus on grocery inflation, housing and slashing prescription drug costs

Vice President Harris Unveils Plan To Lower Housing Costs

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a comprehensive plan to reduce housing costs, lower grocery prices, and address high prescription drug costs.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Biden deal to lower prescription drug costs will save taxpayers $6bn next year, Democrats say

Biden administration announced the first 10 medications that will be impacted by the deal

Fortune · Aug 15, 2024

Medicare costs significantly lowered on popular prescription drugs for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis

The negotiated drugs include those that are frequently dispensed as well as those that are the most expensive.

Salon · Aug 15, 2024

Harris targets "corporate price-gouging"

Harris is expected to announce a price-gouging ban and measures addressing housing and prescription drugs

Fortune · Aug 15, 2024

This startup believes shopping around for prescription drugs should be as easy as shopping on Amazon. The future of a $700 billion industry is at stake

Photon Health is taking on a literal monopoly in its long-term quest to give patients more transparency into what they'll pay for their prescription drugs. Now the startup has $9 million more to fund its starting point: text-message prescriptions.

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