Mark Cuban’s D2C Pharmacy Won’t Beat Most Insured Patients’ Out Of Pocket Drug Prices, One Study Finds

Insured patients are often better off buying their generic prescriptions through their health insurance benefits than through Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, though those without insurance could find cost savings in over a quarter of their pharmacy fills, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum. Across a sample of nearly 844 ...

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5 Ways To Turn Your Egg Breakfast Into A Nutritional Powerhouse

Starting your day with a nutritious and filling breakfast is vital for maintaining energy levels and focus until lunch. Many Americans turn to eggs for their first meal of the day for ease, affordability and taste. “Eggs are a popular choice due to their versatility and high-protein content, but not all egg breakfasts are created equal,” said Annelise ...

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NV Health Link Extends Special Enrollment Period, Launches SMS Outreach

Nevada's marketplace insurance program wants people who no longer qualify for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program to know it has extended its special enrollment period through the end of November.

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Few People Disqualified From Medicaid Are Enrolling In Nevada’s Insurance Exchange

Since Nevada Medicaid resumed eligibility checks for beneficiaries in June of last year, only an average of 5 percent of Nevadans deemed ineligible for the publicly funded insurance program each month have managed to enroll in a plan through the state’s health insurance exchange.

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Uninsured Rate To Rise To 8.9% By 2034, CBO Finds

The percentage of Americans who lack health insurance, which currently hovers around 7.2%, is projected to rise steadily through the years, hitting 8.9% by 2034, according to the latest data presented by the Congressional Budget Office.

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Drug Patent Bill Could Cut The Federal Deficit By $3B, Analysts Predict

CBO analysts reported last week that the new version of the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act bill could cut spending by $2.4 billion over the period from 2024 through 2034 and increase federal revenue by $585 million over that same period.

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Half Of U.S. Workers Financially Unprepared For Unexpected Medical Event

Many U.S. employees are experiencing “financial fragility,” according to the “2023-2024 Aflac WorkForces Report,” which examines employer and employee benefits trends and attitudes. The survey of 1,200 employers and 2,000 employees revealed that a full 50% of workers say they would not be able to afford more than $1,000 in out-of-pocket expenses for an unexpected medical event. ...

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Nevada Is Years Away From Healing COVID Wounds, Report Says

A newly released report from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (NV DHHS) said it may take a long time to recover from the economic, education and behavioral health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CalPERS Enters Into Contracts With Blue Shield Of California, Included Health

Blue Shield of California will partner with Included Health to provide support and service to about 400,000 CalPERS PPO members.

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Nation’s Health Care Tab Projected To Hit Nearly $8 Trillion In A Decade

Growing demand for care, record levels of insured patients and swelling Medicare enrollment will drive up annual health care spending to $7.7 trillion by 2032, up from $4.8 trillion last year, according to new projections from federal actuaries.

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