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F.D.A. Approves New Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s

The drug, Leqembi, may modestly slow cognitive decline in early stages of the disease but carries some safety risks. Still, data suggests it is more promising than the small number of other available treatments.

By Pam Belluck

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U.S. Health Officials Seek New Curbs on Private Medicare Advantage Plans

Proposed regulations would crack down on misleading ads for the private plans and would enhance scrutiny of denials for coverage of medical care.

By Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz

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A Rural Hospital’s Excruciating Choice: $3.2 Million a Year or Inpatient Care?

A new federal program offers hefty payments to small hospitals at risk of closing. But it comes with a bewildering requirement: to end all inpatient care.

By Emily Baumgaertner and Michael Hanson

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Expect Higher Health Insurance Premiums, but Not a Lot Higher

Benefit costs may go up as much as 6 percent. Wary of driving workers away, many employers may not pass on the full increases, analysts say.

By Ann Carrns

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