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Misconceptions About Medicare That Cost Thousands

Navigating Medicare can feel like walking through a maze, especially when myths and half-truths are everywhere. Many people assume Medicare will cover all their health expenses, only to be blindsided by unexpected bills. These misunderstandings can cost retirees and their families thousands of dollars—money that could have been saved or…

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Trump Vows To Cut 'The Best Deal' On Drug Prices. What To Expect.

President Donald Trump, ever the negotiator, is angling to lower drug prices through his Most Favored Nation policy. But will it work? And will biotech stocks take a hit?

Investors Business Daily

What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?

IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.

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RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

The Independent UK

Q&A on Trump’s prescription drug pricing executive order - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.

Roll Call

Trump Called Price Controls 'Communist.' Now He's Ordering Them for Prescription Drugs.

The president hopes to introduce even more government intervention into health care.

Reason

Trump Adviser Called Kamala's Plan to End Price Gouging 'Communist'. Now Trump Plans to End Price Gouging

Former posts where Stephen Miller criticized price controls resurfaced Monday following Trump's latest executive order aimed at cutting prescription drug costs.

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Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices ‘by 30-80%’

President plans to use executive powers, saying US should pay ‘same price as nation that pays the lowest price’

The Guardian - UK

Five Medicare Changes Coming in 2026

Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.

Kiplinger

Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

The Conversation

How Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten Canadians’ access to prescription drugs

If the United States imposes 25 per cent tariffs on exports from Canada, nearly all economists agree a recession is inevitable. Estimates are that between 600,000 to 2.4 million jobs are at risk.

The Conversation

Singapore bans Malaysian coffee after detecting erectile dysfunction drug

Authorities warn consumers against drinking Kopi Penumbuk after finding it contains tadalafil, a prescription drug that can cause serious health risks

The Independent UK

19 Things Medicare Gives You for Free

Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.

Kiplinger

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

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Trump has promised to 'knock out' pharmacy benefit managers. How the drug middlemen became a $557 billion industry that its customers love to hate

The industry says it keeps down the cost of prescription drugs, but critics say it's profiting at the expense of patients.

Fortune

Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1

The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries.

Evening Standard

Tulisa Contostavlos thought she was 'going to die' amid battle with prescription drugs

The N-Dubz star candidly opened up about her past addiction as well as her recent time on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The Conversation

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Learn About Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to bring significant improvements and opportunities for enrollees. But what exactly is changing? What updates should you know about to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare? ...

The Independent UK

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

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President Biden And Sen. Sanders To Promote Lower Drug Costs

President Biden and Sen. Sanders to visit New Hampshire to advocate for reducing prescription drug costs, highlighting their shared commitment to tackling ...

Kiplinger

You Could Pay Only $2 for These Drugs Soon Under Medicare

Those enrolled in Medicare could soon pay just $2 for these prescription drugs.

Kiplinger

Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check

A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.

Fortune

The pharmacy benefit management sector just might be set for a VC-backed shakeup, says Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman

In 2023, about 80% of all prescription drug claims in the U.S. were processed by only three companies. VC-backed Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman says there’s an opportunity for disruption.

International Business Times

FTC Sues 'Middlemen' For Inflating Insulin Drug Prices

The suit accuses the "Big Three" of steering diabetes patients toward high-priced insulin to benefit their bottom lines

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