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New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won’t pay

YoopyaDec 29, 2023December 29, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — New obesity drugs are showing promising results in helping some people shed pounds but the injections will remain out of reach for millions of

Americans want Medicare to help negotiate down drug prices: poll

YoopyaJul 18, 2015July 2, 20230

A vast majority of Americans say the Medicare health program for the elderly should be able to negotiate with drug companies to set lower medication

U.S. insurers say proposed Medicare cuts less than feared

YoopyaFeb 26, 2014September 30, 20230

(Reuters) – U.S. health insurers including Humana Inc said on Monday that the government’s proposed cuts to privately run Medicare programs appear to represent a