A recent trade agreement between the U. S. and the U. K. has sparked discussions about job creation and pharmaceutical trade. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on U. K. medicines exported to the U. S. for three years, comes with a catch. In exchange, U. K. drug companies must invest more in the U.
A Minnesota judge has stirred up a lot of debate. She threw out a $7. 2 million fraud conviction against a couple. They were found guilty of stealing Medicaid money to fund their fancy lifestyle. The couple, Abdifatah Yusuf and his wife Lul Ahmed, were running a healthcare business from home. They u
Eli Lilly has made a big move to make its weight-loss drug, Zepbound, more affordable. They've lowered the price of single-dose vials, hoping more people can get their hands on it. Now, the starting dose is $299 a month, down from $349. Higher doses are also cheaper now, with the 5 mg dose at $399 a
Health insurance costs are about to climb for many Americans. The reason? Extra financial aid from the government, known as enhanced premium tax credits, is set to expire. These credits were introduced during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable. Without them, monthly premiums could
Medicare just scored some serious wins in its latest drug price negotiations. Fifteen drugs will see price drops, with some discounts reaching as high as 85%. This is huge for the over 50 million seniors who rely on Medicare. The biggest winners? Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, which trea
UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and d
In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is
Healthcare costs are already skyrocketing, and the situation could get worse if Congress doesn't act soon. In 2026, many Pennsylvanians and Americans might face a huge increase in insurance premiums if federal tax credits for individual health insurance aren't extended. This isn't just a problem for
In Washington state, a big question is being asked: Should workers have a say in how AI is used in their jobs? Some lawmakers think they should. They want to make sure that when the government uses AI, it talks to the workers first. This is not a new idea, but it's getting more attention as AI becom
The United States is still struggling with pregnancy health, according to a recent report. For the fourth year in a row, the country received a D+ grade. This means that one out of every 10 babies is born too early. In 2024, nearly 380, 000 babies were born prematurely. This rate is one of the highe
