Trump exaggerates speed and certainty of prescription drug price reductions
Under a new executive order, prescription drug prices will be reduced "almost immediately."
May 26, 2025
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Medicare
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Study finds increase in Medicare Part D beneficiaries affected by insurers exiting the marketplace
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which included many changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits, improved prescription drug affordability for many U.S. seniors, but also raised concerns that some insurers would ...
May 16, 2025
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US health giant UnitedHealth facing fraud probe: WSJ
Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
May 15, 2025
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Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.
May 13, 2025
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Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care
Whether they're counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn't currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won't need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation ...
May 1, 2025
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When hospitals ditch Medicare Advantage plans, thousands of members get to leave, too
For several years, Fred Neary had been seeing five doctors at the Baylor Scott & White Health system, whose 52 hospitals serve central and northern Texas, including Neary's home in Dallas. But in October, his Humana Medicare ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Medicaid 'unwinding' caused drop in insurance coverage among working-age adults, study finds
The "unwinding" of Medicaid that occurred after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic has left more working-age Americans without health insurance, a new study says.
Apr 30, 2025
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Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid: But what does Medicaid actually do?
Republicans in Congress are eyeing $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state government health care program for lower-income people.
Apr 17, 2025
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Trump admin plans $40 bn in health budget cuts: Report
The Trump administration plans to slash annual discretionary spending at the US federal health department by around one-third, or $40 billion, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing a draft budget document.
Apr 17, 2025
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Does financial literacy decline with age?
Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, ...
Apr 11, 2025
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