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Novo Nordisk Expands GLP-1 Access Through Telehealth Providers

By Pearl Steinzor

May 1st 2025

Self-paying patients can now obtain semaglutide at a lower cost through trusted telehealth providers.

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Aetna Members With ACA Plans Will Need New Coverage in 2026; CVS to Exit ACA Marketplace

By Julia Bonavitacola

May 1st 2025

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Drug Affordability Challenges in the “Patient as Payer” Era

By Pearl Steinzor

May 1st 2025

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Trump’s First 100 Days: Workforce Cuts, Drug Pricing, and Medicaid Reform

By Pearl Steinzor

April 29th 2025

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PH, PAH Prevalence Higher in Medicaid, With Racial, Ethnic Disparities

By Laura Joszt, MA

April 28th 2025

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January 24th 2013

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January 10th 2013

High Court Rejects Medicare Enrollment Challenge

January 8th 2013

Hospitals on Losing End of Doc Fix

January 7th 2013

The budget package that Congress passed in the 11th hour Tuesday to avert widespread tax increases and spending cuts has also blocked a 26.5% cut in Medicare payments to doctors; however, hospitals are bearing a large portion of the responsibility when it comes to financing this so-called doc fix.

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January 7th 2013

Medicare Discloses Hospitals' Bonuses, Penalties Based On Quality

December 21st 2012

Hospitals Fear They'll Bear Brunt of Medicare Cuts

December 19th 2012

Seniors Need To Be Tenacious In Appeals To Medicare

December 18th 2012

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