The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

The Social Security Fix That Would Send Tax Rates Soaring

There are only a handful of ways to shore up Social Security. Sens. Bernie Moreno and Elizabeth Warren are backing one of the most expensive.

Reason · Jul 9

Ozempic and Wegovy Dosing Errors Drove Poison Control Calls from 1,500 to 8,000 a Year

Semaglutide dosing errors drove poison control calls from 1,500 to 8,000 annually after Wegovy's 2021 approval. Here's exactly what not to do with Ozempic and Wegovy.

Medical Daily · Jul 9

Chris Murphy Slams Trump Letting Insurers Lend Money to Patients at 'Sky High Interest Rates' as 'Total Scam'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized the President Donald Trump administration’s health care approach, arguing that a proposal allowing insurers to offer loans to patients would increase financial burdens instead of making coverage more affordable.

Benzinga · Jul 9

The “Widow Penalty” Budget: Why Expenses Don’t Always Drop After One Spouse Dies

Losing a partner is one of life’s most profound emotional challenges, but the financial ripple effects often come as a jarring second shock. Many people...

Saving Advice · Jul 7

UCLA Scientists Found Why Muscles Heal More Slowly with Age: A Single Protein May Be Acting Like a Brake

UCLA's Science study found protein NDRG1 in aging muscle stem cells slows healing at 3.5x higher levels. Blocking it in mice restored young-cell behavior — with a catch.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

What to Do When Your Health Insurer Says 'No'

One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal.

Kiplinger · Jul 7

A New FDA-Approved Oral Weight Loss Pill Requires No Fasting: What Makes Foundayo Different from Other GLP-1 Drugs

FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron) on April 1, 2026 — the only oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss you can take any time of day without fasting. Average weight loss: 12.4%. Here's the breakdown.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

Mark Cuban Asks What If You Didn’t Need Health Insurance — And Hospitals Just Treated You, Then Took 10% of Your Pay?

Mark Cuban shared an idea for replacing traditional health insurance with hospital care financed through income-based payroll deductions.

Barchart · Jul 6

If You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, Your Risk of Heat Illness Is Higher This Summer

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy suppress thirst, raising dehydration risk in heat. Doctors say patients must hydrate proactively. Here's the specific clinical warning for summer.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

5 Days into the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Many Eligible Seniors Are Still Being Denied at the Pharmacy

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge launched July 1. Eligible seniors are getting rejected because pharmacies may submit claims wrong. Here's the specific fix to get your prescription filled.

Medical Daily · Jul 6