The Biden administration’s announcement was an important moment for Democrats, who have campaigned on a promise to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Tag: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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New RSV Vaccines Aren’t Covered by Some Health Insurance Plans
The shot is covered by Medicare Part D, but some with private prescription drug coverage are being asked to pay out of pocket.
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Mental Health Spending Surged in Pandemic, Study Finds
Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.
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Nonprofit Health System Says It Is Ending Policy That Denied Care to Indebted Patients
Allina Health, a large Midwestern system of hospitals and clinics, says it has decided to stop cutting off medical care to patients with unpaid medical bills of $4,500 or more.
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To Fix Health Care, We Need to Look Beyond Medicine
We can start by expanding access to care, but we also need to look beyond medicine and address harmful behaviors and poverty.