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Author: Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY

News

Medicare’s priciest drugs may get cheaper as feds start negotiations. Big Pharma objects.

August 27, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Medicare’s priciest drugs may get cheaper as feds start negotiations. Big Pharma objects.

For the first time, the federal government is allowed to negotiate drug prices for older Americans. Medicare will name the first 10 drugs by Friday.

News

Esai and Biogen, Lequembi manufacturer, receive FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug

July 6, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Esai and Biogen, Lequembi manufacturer, receive FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug

Eisai and Biogen’s drug, sold under the brand name Leqembi, is the first amyloid-targeting medication to pass the FDA’s full review.

Nation

Fourth of July fireworks come as some parts of US are ‘primed to burn’

July 1, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Fourth of July fireworks come as some parts of US are ‘primed to burn’

Experts warn hot, dry conditions are ripe for wildfires ahead of Fourth of July celebrations. Some cities turn to drone light displays to curb risk.

Money

Drugmaker Merck sues the Biden administration over Medicare’s drug price negotiations

June 6, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Drugmaker Merck sues the Biden administration over Medicare’s drug price negotiations

Merck said the price negotiations are a ‘sham’ that compel drugmakers to accept lower prices, according to a lawsuit.

Money

FDA seeks to ease cancer drug shortage with China-made imports

June 5, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on FDA seeks to ease cancer drug shortage with China-made imports

More than one dozen cancer drugs have been in shortage in recent months, including cisplatin and carboplatin. U.S. eases import restrictions.

News

How the US reports COVID data is about to change. Here’s what you need to know.

May 5, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on How the US reports COVID data is about to change. Here’s what you need to know.

As the public health emergency ends May 11, the CDC will change how it reports COVID data and will no longer be counting every case.

World

Cease-fire in Sudan extended three days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says: Live updates

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on Cease-fire in Sudan extended three days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says: Live updates

The U.S. has deployed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets to aid people traveling by land from Khartoum to the Port of Sudan.

Money

As states cut Medicaid, some fear they’ll mistakenly end coverage for millions of eligible people

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on As states cut Medicaid, some fear they’ll mistakenly end coverage for millions of eligible people

States are resuming Medicaid eligibility checks that were paused during the COVID public health emergency.

Money

A billing dispute means a mom must pay nearly $1,000 a month for her son’s diabetes care

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on A billing dispute means a mom must pay nearly $1,000 a month for her son’s diabetes care

A New York family’s struggle to get care is an example of how difficult it can be for people to afford the cost of medical care needed for diabetes.

Money

3 major insulin makers have now slashed the price of the life-saving drug. Here’s why.

March 16, 2023Ken Alltucker, USA TODAYComments Off on 3 major insulin makers have now slashed the price of the life-saving drug. Here’s why.

Sanofi on Thursday became the last major insulin maker to cut the price of the life-saving drug. Here’s why it’s been so expensive and what’s next.

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