Health
ACA mandate gone, but a few states still require coverage
The mandate directing individuals to obtain health insurance or face tax penalties ends on Tuesday for most, but not all Americans.
Jan 1, 2019
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Medications
UnitedHealth bulks up for prescription drug cost battle
The nation's largest health insurer, UnitedHealth, will muscle up for its fight against rising prescription drug costs by spending more than $12 billion to buy pharmacy benefits manager Catamaran Corp.
Mar 30, 2015
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Medical economics
As many as 18.4 million Americans face disruption, loss of health insurance in pandemic
As many as 18.4 million Americans face disruptions and potential loss of their employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) coverage with millions more at at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent estimates from ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Medications
Rising drug costs can be traced to price hikes for older, brand-name medicine
Anyone keeping tabs on how much they spend at the pharmacy knows that drug costs are rising, but what exactly is driving prices upward is often a mystery.
Jan 11, 2019
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Medications
Greek crisis creates medicine shortages
Greece's highly uncertain future has forced businesses into a quasi hand-to-mouth existence, with one of the most alarming effects a shortage of medicines, including for the seriously ill.
Jun 6, 2012
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Health
2.1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' health insurance
More than 2 million people have signed up for private health insurance through President Barack Obama's signature reform after a botched rollout, the US government said Tuesday.
Jan 1, 2014
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Health
New report: The ACA'S PCIP serving as a bridge; High-risk pools not a long-term solution
The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, the name for the federal high-risk health insurance pool established by the Affordable Care Act, is serving its purpose as a bridge program, according to a new Commonwealth Fund ...
Sep 13, 2012
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Health
Health care law works in some ways, comes up short in others
Once again, "Obamacare" has survived a near-death experience. It won't be the end of the political debate, but House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledges, "We're going to be living with 'Obamacare' for the foreseeable future."
Mar 25, 2017
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Medical economics
Overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans could exceed $75 billion in 2023
Enrollment in the Medicare Advantage program—which allows Medicare beneficiaries to get their health care through plans administered by private insurance companies—has been growing so rapidly that it has recently surpassed ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Medical research
For some men, it's 'T' time—test or no test
Prescriptions for testosterone therapy have increased significantly during the last 10 years, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA Internal Medicine conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical ...
Jun 3, 2013
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