FOX Business Briefs 5/13
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down; Honda, Nissan expects to be hit hard by U.S. tariffs; United adds caviar service in race for super premium travelers; Amazon is expanding ads on Prime Video.
Trump wants a pharmaceutical 'level playing field': FDA commissioner
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on ensuring prescription drug prices decrease, restoring trust in public health and integrating artificial intelligence into the federal agency.
UnitedHealth Group names new CEO, shares slide
UnitedHealth Group Chairman Stephen Hemsley is returning to helm the health care conglomerate once again. He will replace Andrew Witty effective immediately.
How soon will drug prices drop? RFK Jr. says timeline depends on big pharma
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that bringing the cost of prescription drugs to levels seen in Europe largely depends on how drug companies cooperate.
Trump says drug prices will be cut by as much as 90%: What to know
President Donald Trump is looking to significantly cut the costs of prescription drugs for U.S. consumers, saying the nation will pay the "lowest price there is."
Trump's drug price reform will lower costs for all Americans, FDA commissioner says
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary discusses President Donald Trump's plan to cut drug prices for U.S. consumers on 'The Big Money Show.'
Dr. Marc Siegel on when prescription drug costs may come down
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to President Donald Trump's latest executive order on lowering prescription medication prices.
RFK Jr. says Trump's executive order on drug prices lowers costs to European levels
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on President Donald Trump's executive order regarding drug prices, the impact on Medicare and responds to criticisms over the president's move.
GOP lawmaker warns the US deficit is at 'critical level,' cannot afford to be raised
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., explains why he still supports the millionaire tax bracket idea and weighs in on the debate over the SALT cap.
Ivanka Trump aims to expand access to fresh produce
Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump's eldest daughter, is working to help small farmers as well as expanding consumer access to fresh produce with the company she co-founded in 2023.
Rand Paul reveals key issue preventing his support for reconciliation bill
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., weighs in on the debate over spending cuts as lawmakers seek to pass the budget bill, Medicaid cuts and the restriction of gain-of-function research.
AstraZeneca opens $300M manufacturing facility in Maryland
The facility is part of AstraZeneca's $3.5 billion investment in U.S. research and manufacturing.
AstraZeneca unveils new factory as part of multibillion-dollar investment in US manufacturing
AstraZeneca has opened its first U.S.-operated cell therapy manufacturing plant in Rockville, Maryland, as part of its ongoing $3.5 billion investment in American innovation.
Dr. Oz uncovers shocking Medicaid flaw that is costing US billions, warns people are 'gaming' the system
Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals his plan to fix the mismanaged Medicaid and Medicare systems with the help of President Trump and the administration.
Dr. Oz sounds off on ‘organized effort’ to ‘defraud’ the American taxpayer
CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals how the Trump administration plans to revamp Medicare and Medicaid during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Trump signs executive order aimed at boosting US prescription drug manufacturing
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to encourage domestic prescription drug manufacturing and cut down on the time it takes to approve U.S. pharmaceutical plants.
Measles is not the next COVID, will likely burn itself out: Dr. Frank Contacessa
Custom Care Medical internist Dr. Frank Contacessa discusses the risk of contracting measles and the potential for bird flu to become something big on 'Varney & Co.'
New concussion smartphone app to launch in the US
Murdoch Children's Research Institute clinical science research director Dr. Vicki Anderson explains how the app will help parents and coaches rapidly assess injuries and determine how to treat them on 'Varney & Co.'
Bernie Sanders' 'Medicare for All' estimated to cost $32 trillion in 10 years
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses the cost of Sen. Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All proposal.
Hims & Hers partners with Novo Nordisk to sell Wegovy
Hims & Hers on Tuesday announced a collaboration with drugmaker Novo Nordisk to bundle Wegovy and a Hims & Hers membership on its telehealth platform.