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Maximus Secures Medicare Contract Through 2031, Shares Gain Momentum

Maximus announces CMS has canceled the early re-procurement of its Medicare contract, allowing the company to continue its current work until 2031.

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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Coverage For Anti-Obesity Drugs

Biden administration proposes expanding coverage for anti-obesity drugs to millions of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially reducing out-of-poc...

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Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Stocks Settle Higher on Positive Corporate News and Reduced Geopolitical Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.57%. Stocks on Tuesday settled higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials posting...

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Online medical care helps coughers avoid waiting rooms

A free telehealth service is designed to divert more than 85,000 people from GP and hospital waiting rooms.

AAP

Who can access abortion in Australia?

Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. Women, trans men and gender diverse people with a uterus have the option of taking medication to end a pregnancy, or undergoing surgery.

The Conversation

Stocks Gain on Positive Corporate News and a Jump in US Consumer Confidence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. Stocks today are mixed, with some positive corporate news lifting the broader market. JM...

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Biden Proposes Medicare, Medicaid Access For Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

The Biden Administration's proposal expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs, cutting costs for millions while addressing the obesity crisis.

Benzinga

Stocks Climb on Positive Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.48%. Stocks today are mixed, with some positive corporate news lifting the broader market. JM...

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Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less

Medicare Advantage – the commercial alternative to traditional Medicare – is drawing down federal health care funds, costing taxpayers an extra 22% per enrollee to the tune of US$83 billion a year.

The Conversation

Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Coverage For Anti-Obesity Drugs

Biden administration proposes expanding coverage for anti-obesity drugs to millions, potentially reducing costs for vulnerable populations.

Top News

White House rule would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugs - Roll Call

It’s unclear whether incoming President Donald J. Trump will support outgoing President Joe Biden’s plan to insure the weight loss drugs.

Roll Call

Biden wants Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for millions. RFK Jr is likely to step in

Kennedy, who as Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary is subject to Senate confirmation, has railed against the drugs

The Independent UK

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning

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Dr. Oz invested millions in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to lead

Dr. Oz holds a plethora of investments in healthcare, pharmaceutical, health insurance and health research companies

Salon

McBride: Bathroom fight is a ruse

The representative-elect from Delaware said that bigoted rhetoric is "an attempt to distract" from real goals

Reason

The Math on Mass Deportation Doesn't Add Up

Flawed calculations and overlooked benefits show why Trump's immigration plan would be a fiscal disaster for America.

Kiplinger

What Not to Do When Planning Your Retirement

Committing any of these four common mistakes can set you back in your golden years. Here's how to increase your chances of a successful retirement.

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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host

Kiplinger

Trump's First Year and Your Retirement: 8 Changes to Your 401(k) and Nest Egg

From investment returns to Social Security, Trump's first year has changed your retirement. Here's what to expect in 2026.

Roll Call

Vought picked for repeat performance at Trump's budget office - Roll Call

Russ Vought, the hard-driving budget director from President-elect Trump’s first term, will be nominated for a second stint in the job.

The Independent UK

Dr Pimple Popper claps back at Joy Behar for comparing her to Dr Oz

Dr. Oz was nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Kiplinger

Trump Picks Dr. Oz as Head of Medicare and Medicaid

President-elect Donald Trump picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here's what to know about the former TV host.

Reason

DOGE Can Succeed by Scaling Back Its Ambitions

The new advisory group promises bold savings and massive spending cuts, but without any expertise in the federal budget, it’s likely to be all bark and no bite.

The Conversation

7 things you can do if you think you sweat too much

Sweating is our body’s way of cooling down, a bit like an internal air conditioner.

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