Benjamin Ryan
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UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers
The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the...
Antibiotic Shortage Could Fuel Rise in Syphilis Rates
The primary drug used to treat the sexually transmitted infection could be scarce into next year, Pfizer warns.
California’s Plan for Cheaper Insulin Collides With Big Pharma’s Price Cuts
The state awarded a $50 million contract to produce less costly treatments, but moves by major suppliers might undercut the initiative before any new product...
Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee
More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.
California Sues Companies Over Insulin Prices, Joining Other States
The state is taking action against three major drug companies and the big pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to temper costs for people with...