Author: Scott Welch
More than half of insured Americans say they can’t predict how much their covered prescription drugs will cost, according to an annual survey by the pharmaceutical industry trade group PhRMA. Why it matters: The results, shared first with Axios, come as the drug industry is pressing for more transparency regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and insurers in the lame-duck ...
CMS payment model changes, rising costs and higher utilization. In addition to these Medicare Advantage (MA) stories, which have dominated 2024, the past few weeks have been a cornucopia of new headlines. Their alternate versions might read: When stock value trumps vision. The ouster of CEO Karen Lynch at CVS Health, the possible break-up of its business ...
Walmart plans to expand its home delivery of pharmacy items and offer them alongside the other merchandise in its online store, spreading to virtually all U.S. states in the next few months, the retailer announced. The new policy applies to same-day delivery of prescription medications and has already been rolled out to six states: Arkansas, ...
Technology is constantly evolving, and one of the industries where it’s having the greatest impact is insurance. If you’re a health insurance agent or broker, you need to keep up on how tech can impact you, your clients, underwriting new business, transparency, health monitoring, and policy personalization. Below is a look at five of the ...
Federal regulators are confronting a new twist in drug development: manufacturers that include software with the medicine to prod patients to take pills as directed, manage side effects or track how well a treatment works. Why it matters: The apps could boost the drugs’ clinical value and provide a more personalized approach to managing chronic conditions ...
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday that’s best known for the deluge of candy. Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, it can be tough to moderate kids’ intake of sweets and treats. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Dyan Hes, medical director at Corcorde Pediatrics of Northwell Health in New York City, shared that while she’s a “big ...
Rucking, a fitness activity that’s growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound. Inspired by a military training exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load — usually in a backpack — to reap a number of health benefits. As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike can enhance your ...
The California legislative season drew to a close September 30th, with Governor Newsom signing several Senate and Assembly Bills that increase the benefits fully insured health plans in California must cover, focusing on maternal healthcare, preventive care, and AI protections.
The upcoming election results will have a significant impact on health care and employee benefit policies for at least the next four years.
When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota. By the end of this year, she will have spent almost $6,000 for her ...