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Medicare will negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for the first time. Here’s how your prescription costs might change

Drug price negotiations will likely be a much bigger deal for the federal government than for many of Medicare’s 65.7 million beneficiaries.

Fortune

Election denier, climate skeptic, anti-abortion: seven beliefs of new US House speaker Mike Johnson

The relatively little-known Louisiana Republican has been thrust into the spotlight and the attention has fallen on his extreme beliefs

The Guardian - US

How can I get some sleep? Which treatments actually work?

This article is the next in The Conversation’s six-part series on insomnia, which charts the rise of insomnia during industrialisation to sleep apps today. Read other articles in the series here.

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Watch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, can help pay for Medicare Part A and/or Part B copays, coinsurance and deductibles, but shopping for plans isn’t always straightforward

The Independent UK

Californians of Color Disproportionately Suffer From Late Detection of Dementia

Doctors, family and community all have a role in ensuring critical early treatment.

Capital & Main

Doctors Visits Could Soon Cost More Than $100 As If Cozzie Livs Couldn’t Get Any Worse

It is the third recommended increase this year.

Pedestrian.tv

As treasurer, Bill Hayden set Labor on the path to economic rationalism

Former Labor leader and governor-general Bill Hayden, whose death was announced on Saturday, is rightly being remembered for introducing Australia’s first universal healthcare scheme Medibank, which lives on today as Medicare.

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WeightWatchers embraces Ozempic

The weight loss company is embracing blockbuster weight-loss drugs, but customers and health experts aren't happy

Salon

3 Medical Stock Winners to Buy

The medical industry is positioned for growth due to rising healthcare costs, increased chronic diseases, and growing demand for quality healthcare. To that end, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong medical stocks Humana (HUM), Molina Healthcare (MOH), and Centene (CNC). Read more….

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For Medicare open enrollment, here’s what’s new, what seniors should consider for their health coverage

It runs through Dec. 7, with potentially dozens of options to choose from, including traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's a huge problem

More than half of seniors choose private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. As rural enrollment increases, many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability.

WEKU

Medicare shoppers often face a barrage of unsolicited calls and aggressive ads

Medicare's annual open enrollment period began Oct. 15, allowing seniors to choose new plans. New rules this year are supposed to crack down on misleading marketing but buyers should still beware.

WEKU

Annual window to shop for Medicare Advantage plans returns on Sunday

Open enrollment for Medicare opens Sunday, and seniors could have dozens of options to choose from

The Independent UK

What You Pay for Medicare in 2024

Medicare premiums are updated yearly and in 2024 premiums for Part B and Part B increased slightly after falling in 2023.

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Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D

The Independent UK

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Assessment: Crunching the Numbers Before Earnings

UNH is on the brink of substantial growth, characterized by its health plan's widespread adoption, strategic alliances, and comprehensive services. Furthermore, bolstered by a strong first-half performance, the company has revised its earnings projections. Does this make UNH an ideal buy before its third-quarter earnings release? Let's find out.

Roll Call

California law signals ongoing push for single-payer system - Roll Call

Despite stalling in Congress, the push toward single-payer health care continues to resonate as a campaign issue for Democrats.

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CVS CEO sees changes coming ‘faster than a freight train’ for Medicare. She’s betting billions she can build a new American health care system

CVS is betting billions it can avert the 'Medicare tsunami' and change American health care.

Newcastle Herald

'Missing link in the health system': bulk-billing clinic opens | VIDEO

Cessnock Medicare clinic to open for extended hours.

The Conversation

People with private health insurance save the government $550 a year, on average

The federal government has, for a long time, encouraged Australians to get private health insurance, in an attempt to reduce the financial burden on the public health system.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

WEKU

A mobile clinic parked at a Dollar General? It says a lot about rural health care

Dollar General's primary care experiment could help solve rural America's care shortage. But it's getting a chilly reception in Tennessee.

Roll Call

Tensions high as Medicare drug negotiations advance - Roll Call

A law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of some high-cost drugs remains uncertain, with at least nine lawsuits challenging it.

Kiplinger

Are Banks Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2025?

Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 13.

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