President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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Trump Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain for Democrats and Move Forward With Layoffs
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.
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Trump Announces Pfizer Deal to Lower Some Drug Prices and Unveils TrumpRx Website
The administration said the drug company would sell many of its products to the government insurance program for lower-income Americans at prices that align with those in Europe.
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The Economic Stakes of a Government Shutdown
Investors have shaken off threats of damage from shutdowns before. But federal layoffs, pauses in economic data and more could make this time different.
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Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year
Employers say they are facing the biggest increase in health costs in more than a decade — almost 9 percent on average. Workers’ best option, experts say, is to carefully weigh various plans.
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Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.
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Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.
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FDA OKs New Keytruda Shot for Cancer
The F.D.A. approved Merck’s injected version of its blockbuster infusion Keytruda. The company says it will be quicker and easier, but it stands to slow the adoption of cheaper competitors and increase costs by billions of dollars.
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How Doctors Can Help Patients Better Understand Prior Authorization
Insurance companies often make doctors ask their permission before treating patients. This template can help medical professionals explain how it works.
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F.D.A. Reviews Cases of Covid Vaccine Deaths
The agency plans to present accounts of deaths involving children and birth defects to an influential C.D.C. panel meeting next week.
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Health Care Costs for Workers Begin to Climb
A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to shoulder more of the burden.
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Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures
A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.