U.S. Makes Initial Offers in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
The offers amount to a starting gun in the price talks between the federal government and the makers of 10 prescription drugs that have been selected for negotiations. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Noah Weiland Tags: Medicare Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Health Insurance and Managed Care Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Biden, Joseph R Jr Health and Human Services Department Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United Sta Source Type: news
When testing costs you: the genetic dilemma confronting Australians with life insurance
With insurance companies using genetic information to set prices and policies, advocates say the need for protection against genetic discrimination is ‘urgent’Get ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastAfter her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Meg Herrmann decided to get genetically tested for a hereditary cancer-causing gene.“I thought, ‘I need to know.’ Hereditary cancer can develop at any point in your life and you have a 70% likelihood that it’ll develop,” the Brisbane PhD candidate says.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Daisy Dumas Tags: Australia news Health Insurance (Australia) Genetics Source Type: news
German Health Ministry: no Plans for Insurance Coverage Of Weight-loss Drugs German Health Ministry: no Plans for Insurance Coverage Of Weight-loss Drugs
Germany ' s health ministry has no plans to change a law that prevents the health insurance system from paying for weight-loss drugs, it said on Tuesday, dismissing remarks by...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - January 30, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Cleveland's Medical Mutual to acquire Paramount Health
Medical Mutual of Ohio said it ’s buying health insurance company Paramount Health. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - January 29, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ben Miller Source Type: news
ProMedica to sell off health insurance subsidiary Paramount
The Northwest Ohio-based health insurance company owned by ProMedica, is headquartered in Toledo and does business primarily in Ohio and Michigan. “This acquisition aligns two companies that share a lot more than just being headquartered in Ohio. We share a common vision — to help people live…#northwest #ohio #promedica #toledo #michigan #steveglass #medicalmutuals #paramount #medicalmutual #arturopolizzi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Buried in Wegovy Costs, North Carolina Will Stop Paying for Obesity Drugs
Starting April 1, state employees in North Carolina will no longer have insurance coverage for costly weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rebecca Robbins Tags: Health Insurance and Managed Care Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Obesity Novo Nordisk A/S North Carolina Source Type: news
Obamacare Sign-Ups Hit 21 Million for 2024. Will the Surge in Enrollment Last?
A record 21 million people signed up for marketplace plans for 2024, drawn in part by more generous federal subsidies. But the expanded subsidies are set to expire after next year. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - January 25, 2024 Category: American Health Authors: Noah Weiland Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Health Insurance and Managed Care Health and Human Services Department Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 American Rescue Plan (2021) Biden, Joseph R Jr Trump, Donald J Law and Legislation Uni Source Type: news
It ’s Boom Times for Obamacare. Will They Last?
A record 21 million people signed up for marketplace plans for 2024, drawn in part by more generous federal subsidies. But the expanded subsidies are set to expire after next year. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - January 25, 2024 Category: American Health Authors: Noah Weiland Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Health Insurance and Managed Care Health and Human Services Department Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 American Rescue Plan (2021) Biden, Joseph R Jr Trump, Donald J Law and Legislation Uni Source Type: news
A record number of Americans enrolled in Obamacare in 2024
A record number of Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act for 2024, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, marking the third consecutive year enrollment has set a record. More than 21 million people signed up for health plans through Obamacare’s health insurance marketplaces, with 16…#affordablecareact #obamacares #aca #healthcaregov #washingtondc #cms #chiquitabrookslasure #affordablecareacts #kff #rescueplanact (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health care company names new CEO
The new executive previously led a large health insurance provider. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Brian Bandell Source Type: news
US signs up record 21.3 million people for 2024 Obamacare plans
A record 21.3 million Americans have so far enrolled for coverage under Obamacare health insurance for 2024, a 31% jump over the year earlier, and the highest since its inception, the U.S. government said on Wednesday. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, was signed in 2010 and…#obamacare #affordablecareact #aca #barackobama #hhs #medicare #medicaid #socialsecurity #xavierbecerra (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US Signs Up Record 21.3 Million People for 2024 Obamacare Plans US Signs Up Record 21.3 Million People for 2024 Obamacare Plans
A record 21.3 million Americans have so far enrolled for coverage under Obamacare health insurance for 2024, a 31% jump over the year earlier, and the highest since its...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Business of Medicine Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Meet The Healthcare Startup That Crowdfunds Medical Expenses
CrowdHealth wants you to ditch traditional health insurance for a new approach to managing expenses. It ’s won over bitcoiners, but will it work for everyone? (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 23, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes Staff Tags: Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Daily Cover daily-cover Editors' Pick editors-pick Premium Content premiumcontent Source Type: news
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Input on the Draft Healthcare Fund
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has invited comments on the draft Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Regulations of 2024. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Source Type: news
Centene hires new CEO of Medicare business as fallout from quality ratings continues
The hiring comes as Centene continues to grapple with fall-out from poor star ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans. Late last month, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wrote to Centene that its Wellcare Health Insurance plans in North Carolina and Arizona must halt enrollment and marketing because of low quality scores. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: James Drew Source Type: news
