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Here’s why slashing insulin prices will actually save Big Pharma money

Here’s why slashing insulin prices will actually save Big Pharma money

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Enlarge / In this photo illustration, insulin pens manufactured by Novo Nordisk are displayed on March 14, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Heavyweight insulin maker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday that it will lower list prices for some of its insulin products by up to 75 percent by the end of the year, following in the footsteps…
How the End of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Could Affect You

How the End of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Could Affect You

Photo: Jonathan Weiss (Shutterstock)As of November 2022, nearly 92 million people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, the highest number on record and a nearly 30% increase over February 2020 enrollment numbers. This is largely thanks to the fact that, during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), state Medicaid agencies could get extra federal reimbursement…
In Texas, Medicaid ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

In Texas, Medicaid ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more...

When Victoria Ferrell Ortiz had her daughter in 2017, she was covered by a limited form of Medicaid in Texas — which ended just two months after she gave birth. Losing insurance so soon was stressful. She supports a push for Texas to extend Medicaid coverage for a full year after childbirth. Yfat Yossifor /…
They could lose the house — to Medicaid

They could lose the house — to Medicaid

Jen Coghlan outside the home where she grew up in Perry, Iowa. Her father, Henry Ruhl, plans to leave the house to her, but Coghlan expects she'll have to sell it after he dies to settle a $226,611 from Medicaid for the care of her mother, who died in 2022. Coghlan says the family didn't…
Red and blue states look to Medicaid to improve the health of people leaving prison

Red and blue states look to Medicaid to improve the health...

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When he was in prison, Lee Reed was in agonizing back pain. His doctors there told him he needed back surgery, but because he was so close to his release date, they said he'd have to get it done on the outside. Reed saw that surgery as his ticket to being able to get a…
In Tennessee, a Medicaid mix-up could land you on a ‘most wanted’ list

In Tennessee, a Medicaid mix-up could land you on a ‘most...

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LaShonia Ingram was one of 28 Medicaid beneficiaries in Tennessee charged with TennCare fraud last year. The District Attorney dropped the felony charges. Brad Vest/WPLN hide caption toggle caption Brad Vest/WPLN LaShonia Ingram was one of 28 Medicaid beneficiaries in Tennessee charged with TennCare fraud last year. The District Attorney dropped the felony charges. Brad…
Are Medicare and Medicaid too bloated to survive without changes?

Are Medicare and Medicaid too bloated to survive without changes?

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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about the future of both programs. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: All right. Next, we talk about one of the moments of this week's State of the Union address, where President Biden claims some Republicans want to sunset Social Security…
Republicans’ plans to slash Social Security and Medicare are becoming clearer: ‘We have no choice but to make hard decisions’

Republicans’ plans to slash Social Security and Medicare are becoming clearer:...

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House Republicans have alluded to cuts they want to make to the federal budget for months.  They're becoming more explicit about those cuts involving Medicare and Social Security funds.  They've indicated that they're willing to leverage raising the debt ceiling to secure cuts. Not raising the ceiling could spell financial disaster.  Loading Something is loading.…
Why You Might Lose Medicaid Coverage in 2023

Why You Might Lose Medicaid Coverage in 2023

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Photo: S_Photo (Shutterstock)During the pandemic, Congress effectively prevented states from kicking people off Medicaid, the nation’s public health insurance program for people with low income. This led to a historic number of enrollments over the past two years. But now, the passing of Congress’ $1.7 trillion omnibus package means millions who signed up for Medicaid…
Expanding Medicaid is popular. That’s why it’s a key issue in some statewide midterms

Expanding Medicaid is popular. That’s why it’s a key issue in...

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Twelve states have declined to expand Medicaid for low-income Americans. In South Dakota, 53% of voters support changing that, according to a recent South Dakota State University poll. Riley Bunch/GPB hide caption toggle caption Riley Bunch/GPB Twelve states have declined to expand Medicaid for low-income Americans. In South Dakota, 53% of voters support changing that,…

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