Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
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A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
The New York Times – Business:A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.
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Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
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Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.
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‘Shuffle’ Review: The Real Price of Rehab
Benjamin Flaherty discovered some disturbing tendencies in the addiction recovery industry. His documentary is upsetting and revelatory.
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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims
The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.
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Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
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David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.
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Retirement 2026 by the Numbers
As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make retirement unaffordable for many.
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Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less
People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums.