Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
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Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
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Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
The New York Times – Business:The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
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For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience
The New York Times – Business:Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.
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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
The New York Times – Business:Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.
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Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
The New York Times – Business:Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.
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For Xi’s Critics, Trump’s China Visit Is Fuel for Jokes They Can’t Tell
The New York Times – Business:On Threads and other sites, liberal-minded Chinese accounts were mocking the proceedings and offering a rare window into opinions on Mr. Xi and his leadership style.
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Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.
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What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China
The New York Times – Business:President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
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Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
The New York Times – Business:Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce
The New York Times – Business:The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
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Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
The New York Times – Business:What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
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Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The New York Times – Business:The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.