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Payer
'We're Still Gonna Say No': Inside UnitedHealthcare's Effort to Deny Coverage to Chronically Ill Patient
After a college student finally found a treatment that worked, the insurance giant decided it wouldn't pay for the costly...
Innovation
Senators Introduce Bill to Support Coverage of Digital Therapeutics
The Medicaid and CHIP Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act, introduced this week in Congress, would create standardized coverage in...
Pharma
Amgen Pressed for 'Voluntary Compliance' in Senate Pharma Tax Avoidance Probe
Lawmakers are examining strategies drugmakers use to shield billions of dollars in profits from U.S. corporate taxes.
Technology
How Technology Supports Engagement, Adherence in OUD Treatment
In the second of a two-part interview, Brian Clear MD, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health, talks about treatment details...
Technology
Using Technology to Improve Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In the first of a two-part interview, Brian Clear, MD, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health, describes an approach supported...
Payer
HIV Drug, Preventative Services Struck Down by Texas Judge
Judge Reed O'Connor deemed the services unconstitutional, drawing heavy criticism from patient advocacy groups.
Payer
8 Fast Facts on Cigna's 2023 Growing Marketplace Suite
Value-based anchors are among the company's expansion strategies.
Payer
Inflation: What New Consumer Data, Drug-Price Bill Analysis Actually Mean for Affordability
Examining key eHealth stats, Washington Post legislation analysis, and whether near-term inflation relief is a reality.
Pharma
Hyundai Partnership Targets Pharmacy Services Via Telehealth
The South Korean automaker is joining forces with California-based NowRx to develop new solutions for the delivery of prescription medications.
Telehealth
Vermont Amends Assisted Suicide Law to Include Telemedicine
The state is one of 10 and Washington DC that allow patients with a terminal illness to request help in...
Technology
New Florida Law OKs Prescribing Most Controlled Substances By Telemedicine
The new law allows providers to use telemedicine to prescribe most controlled substances, as long as they meet federal guidelines....
Pharma
FDA Calls on Drugmakers to Be 'Recall Ready'
Final guidance is available that clarifies the agency's expectations about voluntary product recalls.