Medicare proposal would pay for acupuncture to treat lower back pain
“This reflects President Trump’s deep commitment to tackling the opioid crisis,” said Alex Azar.
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Johnson & Johnson beats profit estimates on pharma strength, raises sales outlook
he company raised its 2019 forecast for operational sales.
Alex Azar: Trump is committed to protecting Medicare for America's seniors
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on efforts to expand Medicare coverage to treatments such as acupuncture in an efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, concerns over the future of Medicare, border funding and ObamaCare.
Movers & Shakers: July 16, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Oklahoma AG calls Johnson & Johnson 'kingpin' in state's opioid crisis
Oklahoma's case is being closely watched because it's the first state case to proceed to trial. It could help shape negotiations over roughly 1,500 similar lawsuits filed by state, local and tribal governments that have been consolidated before a federal judge in Ohio.
Joe Biden unveils ObamaCare 2.0 plan, challenges rivals over government-run approach
The former vice president is taking an approach of defending the Affordable Care Act.
Brain-controlled robot hand with sense of touch helps Medal of Honor recipient
It’s “like having the original equipment,” said Sgt. Leroy Petry.
Medal of Honor recipient uses robotic prosthetic hand
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Leroy Petry (Ret.) and ISG Research principal analyst Stanton Jones on Sgt. Petry's robotic prosthetic hand and the advances in robotic prosthetic technology.
'Big Three' US automakers kick off contract talks with labor union
The negotiations come amid a global slowdown in auto sales.
Movers & Shakers: July 15, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Gilead Sciences raises stake in Galapagos as part of $5.1B deal
The two companies have partnered with each other previously on a drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Tropical Storm Barry: UnitedHealthcare, Optum take action to help those affected
As wind and rain from Tropical Storm Barry began to hit the Louisiana coast, UnitedHealthCare and Optum said they’re set to help people affected by any severe weather and flooding associated with the storm.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq post historic record setting week
Investors continue to remain optimistic that the Fed will cut rates after Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony on Capitol Hill this week.
Movers & Shakers: July 12, 2019
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'Property Brothers' sibling JD Scott opens up about illness
The brother of HGTV's "Property Brothers" co-stars reveals details about a mysterious illness.
Medicare is rapidly running out of money: Alex Azar
The HHS spends an average of $100 billion per month, according to the Treasury Department.
White House backtracks on drug rebate rule in major blow to pricing effort
The proposal was the administration's most significant drug pricing effort to-date.
Movers & Shakers: July 11, 2019
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Medicare price lookup tool good model for private market
The health-care industry often leaves patients and caregivers guessing as to how much procedures will cost, putting Americans in the most vulnerable of situations in a tight bind.
RX Saver brings lower prescription drug prices to consumers
Rx Saver, the app-based search engine, uses the patient’s location to compare stores nearby, listing the cheapest to the most expensive locations.