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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it

U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease

The Independent UK

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

WEKU

FDA grants full approval to new Alzheimer’s drug - Roll Call

The drug Leqembi targets plaque buildup in the brain, and it is approved for people in the early stages of the disease.

Roll Call

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This Election Season, Beware of These False Promises

Many politicians offer a simplified view of the world—one in which government interventions are all benefits and no costs. That couldn't be further from the truth.

Reason

Expected Alzheimer’s drug approval signals new era in treatment - Roll Call

The Alzheimer's drug's approval would trigger broader access under Medicare, but critics say it shouldn't be on the market at all.

Roll Call

Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people, but less so for others. When such treatments do not work, it can provoke anxiety.

The Conversation

Leaving Retirement? Three Things to Consider Before You Unretire

Some of today’s retirees are finding they’re withdrawing too much from their retirement accounts and need to return to work to make ends meet.

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Company's new wearable device will help diabetics eat right, lose weight

SAN DIEGO — San Diego's Dexcom, a maker of continuous glucose monitors, laid out plans for a new wearable device coming in 2024 for people with Type 2 diabetes who don't need insulin — a move that could help bring wearable health monitors closer to the mainstream.

Tribune News Service

Is Debating Debt Policy Actually Terrorism?

The fight over the debt ceiling has foreshadowed how the policy debates of the presidential election cycle are likely to go.

Reason

Does Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know

The answer, like so much about Medicare, isn’t simple.

Fortune

Expensive dental care worsens inequality. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

There’s growing awareness public dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need.

The Conversation

Medicare To Negotiate Drug Prices, Lower Costs

CMS releases guidance on using authority to expand benefits, reduce drug costs, and strengthen Medicare program.

Zenger

The new changes rolling in with the new financial year from July 1

The Newcastle Herald has compiled a list of what you need to know.

Newcastle Herald

HSA vs. MSA: Which Health Savings Account is Right For You?

The Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical Savings Account (MSA) can prove invaluable during your lifetime. But is one better than the other?

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WEKU

78 people face charges for $2.5 billion in attempted health care fraud, DOJ says

At least $1.1 billion was actually paid out in these schemes targeting elderly patients, high-risk and low-income pregnant women and HIV patients.

Fortune

Insurers are bypassing hospitals and delivering pricey chemo and other infusion drugs via third-party pharmacies

As they lose out on billing for such drugs, hospitals and clinics are trying to convince states to limit this practice, known as "white bagging."

The Guardian - US

Our primary healthcare system is a mess. We have a plan to fix it

Millions of Americans can’t access a doctor or dentist or have to wait months to be seen. Let’s change that

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Inflation Reduction Act will add to the deficit

Massive government spending programs typically cost more than projected. At some point, one might even call it a pattern.

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Analysis: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

WASHINGTON — The 118th Congress has delivered on forecasts it would not send President Joe Biden much legislation to sign into law. It also has delivered on predictions of fireworks aplenty.

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‘Shame!’: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

House Republican infighting has dominated the 118th Congress, and chaos — not legislation — is expected to flow for the rest of the year.

WEKU

Up First briefing: Russian rebellion; 'Cop City' protests; Alzheimer's drug approval

Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a failed rebellion in Russia. Activists in Atlanta hold a week of action against a police training facility. An Alzheimer's drug could be approved soon, but hurdles remain.

WEKU

An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.

Kiplinger

When Will Social Security Run Out of Money? And Medicare?

Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?

Kiplinger

10 Things You Should Know About Nursing Homes

Chronically understaffed and expensive, nursing homes have changed over the years, much of it for the worse. But they fill a need for many. How do you find a good one?

Fortune

Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Hearing aids are the most common solution for hearing loss, but they’re not covered by traditional Medicare.

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