Biden Administration Adds Weight Loss Drugs to Medicare Negotiation List
#Medicare #DrugNegotiationsPopular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now included in Medicare's price negotiations by the Biden administration, along with 13 other medications. The negotiations aim to save billions of dollars for taxpayers and will impact a third of Medicare spending. read more
Biden proposes coverage for weight-loss drugs under Medicaid and Medicare
#Medicaid #MedicareThe Biden administration proposes making weight loss drugs like Ozempic free for low-income people and retirees under Medicaid and Medicare, aiming to address America's obesity crisis. The costly plan may challenge Trump's incoming administration. read more
Privatizing Medicare: Implications and Concerns for Healthcare in the US
#Medicare #PrivatizationA supporter of ‘Medicare for All’ shows a banner as Bernie Sanders speaks in Washington. The debate looms over Republicans pushing for further privatization of Medicare Advantage, potentially increasing costs, offering unique benefits, and stirring controversy over the future of healthcare. read more
"Biden Administration Announces Major Victory in Lowering Drug Prices"
#WhiteHouse #MedicareThe White House celebrates drug price deals for 10 costly Medicare medications, expecting $6 billion in taxpayer savings. These lowered prices for popular drugs like Xarelto and Eliquis aim to affect millions of older Americans. read more
#Medicare #Legionnairesdisease
Medicare headquarters in Baltimore closed due to Legionnaire’s disease bacteria found in pipes, expecting a prolonged closure. Federal agency officials took precautionary measures, and no workers reported illness. Legionnaire’s disease is linked to poorly maintained water systems. read more