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A New Plan for Health Care: What's the Deal?

January 15, 2026

President Donald Trump has a new plan for health care. He wants Congress to turn his ideas into law. This plan is all about making health care and medicine more affordable. Trump thinks this will help people right away. The president shared his thoughts in a video. He called his plan "The Great Hea

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Big News: Medicare Scores Major Wins in Drug Price Talks

November 27, 2025

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

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A New Plan to Lower Drug Costs

May 12, 2025

The U. S. is looking at a new way to cut down on drug prices. The idea is to match what other rich countries are paying. This is all part of a plan that was announced on a social media platform. The plan is called the “most favored nation” pricing model. It means the U. S. would pay the lowest price

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Reining in Massachusetts' Soaring Health Care Bills

March 19, 2025

Health care costs in Massachusetts are spiraling out of control. In 2023, the average resident spent $11, 153 on health care, with family health insurance premiums hitting $26, 355. This is the second-highest in the country. On top of that, families had to shell out an extra $2, 715 out of pocket. T

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Lowering Drug Prices: What You Need to Know

January 13, 2025

Imagine you're a Medicare beneficiary in the US, eagerly waiting for lower drug prices. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is supposed to make that happen. But how does it all work? Well, let's dive into it. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been busy crafting guidelines for t

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The Shift: How Drug Companies Turned Patients into Charity Cases

November 22, 2024

Ever wondered why you're paying more for medicine, even with insurance? It's a tricky situation. Pharmaceutical companies used to argue that drugs were affordable. But as prices soared, they switched tactics. Now, they say, "Don't worry, we'll give you financial help. " So, are patients still consum

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The Health Election: Six Major Issues Hanging in the Balance

November 5, 2024

The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vi

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Twisting the Reins: How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Stiffed Patients on Insulin Prices

September 20, 2024

The American healthcare system has long been plagued by issues of affordability, but a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit has brought attention to a particularly egregious example: pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) allegedly inflating insulin prices at the expense of patients. The three la

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A Game-Changer for Americans: The Inflation Reduction Act's Breakthrough on Medicare Drug Prices

August 28, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act is making waves in the healthcare industry as it takes on the issue of escalating prescription drug prices, bringing relief and fairness to countless Americans. At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the vision of a healthcare system where no one has to aban