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The Food and Drug Administration has approved nine biosimilars, generic versions of biologic medicines, but only three are available in the U.S. Drug manufacturers are using several schemes to "hamstring biosimilar competition," FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. ...

The cost of health care for a 65-year-old American couple retiring this year rose to $280,000 — a mere 2% if that’s any comfort — but that’s no reason for a sigh of relief. The figure doesn’t include long-term care costs, and it’s going to go up every year for the...

If you think the country needs dramatic, even radical action to stop medical care from getting so expensive, pay close attention to what’s happening in California.

The state will pay less than expected and reduce consumer costs within its Obamacare insurance markets by 5% next year, under a plan by Gov. Scott Walker. State taxpayers would contribute $34 million — down from an expected $50 million — under the proposal submitted by...

Shriners Hospital for Children in Minneapolis, which provides free orthopedic treatment, is developing plans to move away from hospital care and focus instead on same-day surgeries and outpatient services, according to a statement issued by its board chairman.

When Larry Rose filled his prescription for Lantus last year, and his copay came in at $400, he knew something had to change. Just three months earlier, a 90-day supply of the popular insulin brand had only cost him $15. Rose hurried in to see his doctor for what he...

Others cautioned that this recommendation is, at best, limited in what it can achieve, in part because the drug is relatively expensive.

Ballad Health announced Tuesday it will eliminate 150 occupied positions throughout its company. A statement released Tuesday afternoon didn't specify which positions or break down how many positions from each of Ballad's properties would be affected.