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Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.
The physician and TV personality’s views on health policy have evolved significantly over the years.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promoted claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists.
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Medicare's Open Enrollment opens up seniors to scams
A handful of senior citizens attentively listen to a Medicare open enrollment Q&A presentation at the Adult Enrichment Center in La Mesa. Among them is Brenda Gibson, who has tons of questions about her options.
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Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say
From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here’s what changes experts say to watch for next year.
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Medicare drug price deal: What's next?
The negotiated price cuts won’t take effect until 2026, but a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs begins for all Medicare Part D enrollees next year.
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White House announces price cuts on 10 popular Medicare drugs
The Biden administration announced Thursday that the prices of 10 popular, and expensive, drugs would be cut for Medicare Part D enrollees beginning January 2026.
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White House strikes deal to cut prices of these 10 popular Medicare drugs, saving taxpayers billions
The Biden administration is taking a victory lap after federal officials inked deals with drug companies to lower the price for 10 of Medicare’s most costliest drugs.
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House committee passes bill that would allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs
The vote, by the Ways and Means Committee, is one of the first steps needed to reverse a more than two decades-old ban prohibiting the government from paying for the drugs.