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Americans Are Struggling to Pay for Health Care. Here’s Why.

and on June 25, 2026

A new survey finds fewer than half of U.S. adults can consistently afford medication and doctor visits — and the expiration of ACA subsidies has pushed some monthly premiums past $2,100.

Trump Targets Hospital Prices in ‘Anticompetitive’ Contracts

and on June 17, 2026

Banning the secret contracts hospitals use to block cheaper competitors could save families $1,755 a year in premiums, a new White House report finds.

These Private Medicare Plans Denied Specialized Care at Highest Rates

and on June 11, 2026

Federal investigators found the biggest Medicare Advantage insurers rejected over 70% of long-term care requests — leaving families facing bills up to $49,000.

UnitedHealthcare Vows to Cut Down Use of Prior Reviews for Kids’ Care

and on May 29, 2026

UnitedHealthcare is eliminating prior-approval requirements for two-thirds of children’s covered services by year-end, targeting cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and routine surgical procedures.

CVS Sues Tennessee to Halt Law It Says Would Force Pharmacy Closings

and on May 22, 2026

A new Tennessee law targeting pharmacy benefit managers could shutter all 136 CVS locations in the state — leaving 1.5 million patients scrambling for their prescriptions.

People Are Using This Tactic to Afford Rising ACA Insurance Bills

and on May 19, 2026

When ACA’s enhanced subsidies expired, millions ditched their silver plans for bronze — trading lower premiums for deductibles that jumped over $1,000 in just one year.

Trump Touts TrumpRx Prescription Drug Website Expansion

and on May 19, 2026

The government website now lists more than 600 discounted generic drugs and connects cash-paying consumers to Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and GoodRx — but there’s a catch for most insured Americans.

UnitedHealthcare to Remove Prior Authorization for 30% of Services

and on May 5, 2026

UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorizations for 30% of services by year-end — a change that 93% of surveyed doctors say is long overdue.

US Prescription Spending Could Top $1 Trillion. GLP-1s Lead the Way

and on April 30, 2026

GLP-1 drugs powered a 13% prescription spending surge in 2025, and a new ASHP report says American drug costs could blow past $1 trillion this year.

Are You Worse Off Financially Today? More Americans Say Yes. Here’s Why

, , , and on April 29, 2026

More than half of Americans say their finances are getting worse — matching gloomy levels last seen during the Great Recession — as gas, housing, and healthcare costs hit simultaneously.

White House to Announce Drug Pricing Deal with Regeneron

, and on April 23, 2026

Regeneron becomes the last of 17 major drugmakers to sign on, but the secret terms and cash-only focus leave millions of insured Americans wondering what — if anything — changes for them.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Will Still Be Cheap with Medicare, but There’s a Catch

and on April 22, 2026

Major insurers including Aetna and UnitedHealth walked away from Medicare’s original GLP-1 coverage plan — but a $50-a-month bridge program kicks in July 1 to keep the drugs within reach for seniors.

More than 7 Million Have Alzheimer’s. Can Your Brain Health Improve?

and on April 21, 2026

A study of more than 2,100 adults found that structured lifestyle changes — diet, exercise, and social activity — measurably improved cognitive scores, and scientists say midlife is the critical window to act.

Amazon to Sell New Weight-Loss Pill Foundayo via Kiosks, Home Delivery

and on April 9, 2026

If your insurance covers GLP-1 drugs, Lilly’s new oral weight-loss pill could cost as little as $25 a month through Amazon Pharmacy — here’s how the pricing tiers break down.

How Trump’s 100% Drug Tariffs Could Reach Consumers’ Pocketbooks

and on April 5, 2026

Millions of Americans depend on brand-name drugs — and experts say the math on 100% tariffs doesn’t add up in patients’ favor.

Hospitals in This State Routinely Sue Patients Over Unpaid Bills

and on March 27, 2026

One nonprofit hospital chain filed more than 96,000 lawsuits against patients in 15 years — and most of those sued had insurance.

Home Care Crisis: How Rising Costs Are Breaking the Middle Class

and on March 12, 2026

AARP reports that home care and assisted living costs have surged nearly 50% since 2019, creating an affordability crisis for middle-class families as expenses far outpace income growth.

Novo to Cut Ozempic and Wegovy Prices Amid Intense Competition

and on February 24, 2026

Novo Nordisk announced it will slash list prices of Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy to $675 for a one-month supply starting in 2027 to help insured customers amid growing competition from Eli Lilly.

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