Prescription

Prescription Drug Prices in Focus: Trump’s Past Actions Shape Potential Future Impact on Healthcare

Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy when discussing entitlements in a recent interview. Trump’s comments on potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare raised concerns and drew backlash from critics, especially given the sensitive nature of these programs in American politics. In response to the backlash, Trump’s campaign clarified that he was referring to reducing waste and inefficiency, not cutting benefits. However, the remarks highlighted the divisive issue of entitlement reform and …

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Health-Care Cyberattack Leaves Patients Struggling to Access Prescription Medications

Atlanta, Georgia – A recent cyberattack on a health-care company has caused significant disruptions for patients seeking to refill their drug prescriptions. The attack has led to various challenges for consumers, including the need to pay out-of-pocket for expensive medications, difficulties in using pharmaceutical discount coupons, or even the inability to access their refills altogether. The chaos stems from a ransomware attack on a lesser-known company known as Change Healthcare. This company reportedly processes a …

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Government Set to Negotiate Medicare Prescription Drug Prices for Elder Adults, Starting with the 10 Costliest

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration is gearing up for negotiations with drugmakers in an effort to lower the costs of prescription drugs covered by Medicare. This move is part of the Inflation Reduction Act and marks the first time that Medicare will directly negotiate drug prices with manufacturers. The negotiations, which will run through August 1, are expected to be intense as the government aims to address the soaring costs of prescription drugs for …

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