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Byline: TOM MURPHY

22 Oct

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer’s drug

published on October 22, 2019 - 2:11 PM

Biogen Inc. said Tuesday it will seek federal approval for a medicine to treat early Alzheimer’s disease, a landmark step

09 Apr

Heated debate over high drug costs returns to Capitol Hill

published on April 9, 2019 - 3:22 PM

Patient bills, competition and secrecy shared the spotlight Tuesday as pharmacy benefit managers testified before Congress about prescription drug prices.

12 Mar

UnitedHealthcare broadens direct drug rebate program

published on March 12, 2019 - 3:26 PM

The nation’s largest health insurer is expanding a program that passes rebates from drugmakers directly to the people that use

29 Aug

Even a small amount of medical debt can trigger headaches

published on August 29, 2018 - 1:14 PM

(AP) — It doesn’t take a huge unpaid medical bill to make a collection agency come calling … and calling.

09 Aug

Merger cancellation pushes Rite Aid into uncertain future

published on August 9, 2018 - 12:49 PM

(AP) — Rite Aid shares plunged Thursday as the company headed into an uncertain future after calling off its merger

11 Apr

Insurers look to pass drug price breaks straight to consumer

published on April 11, 2018 - 12:36 PM

(AP) — Some major health insurers plan to take a little sting out of prescription drug prices by giving customers

09 Mar

Insurers get into care, but is it good for your health?

published on March 9, 2018 - 1:03 PM

(AP) — In the not-too-distant future, your health insurance, your prescription drugs and some of your treatment may come from

08 Mar

Health insurer Cigna buying Express Scripts for $52 billion

published on March 8, 2018 - 12:45 PM

(AP) — Health insurer Cigna is buying the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts, the latest in a string

20 Feb

Grocer Albertsons eyes Rite Aid deal in health care push

published on February 20, 2018 - 2:02 PM

The owner of Safeway and other grocery brands is buying the drugstore chain Rite Aid as retailers continue to plunge

17 Jan

Walmart offers way to turn leftover opioids into useless gel

published on January 17, 2018 - 12:41 PM

(AP) — Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets that turn the addictive painkillers

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