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1 in 4 Medicare beneficiaries with obesity could get Wegovy despite coverage ban

An estimated 3.6 million Medicare beneficiaries could potentially access Wegovy now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the…

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3 big changes coming to Medicare in 2025—and what they’ll mean for you

It may be months before the calendar flips to 2025, but not for Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

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Medicare ignored expert advice to cut tests for transplant patients: Report

Contractors for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) cut access to tests for transplant patients that could show…

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Managed care stocks drop as Medicare finalizes 2025 rates (NYSE:UNH)

designer491/iStock via Getty Images Managed care companies were among the notable decliners in the morning hours on Tuesday after the…

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Does Medicare pay for wheelchairs and scooters?

You might think that if you’re 65 or older and need a wheelchair or electric scooter to get around, Medicare…

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Medicare Part D can cover Wegovy now for preventing heart disease : Shots

Wegovy, a semaglutide medication, will be covered by Medicare. George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption George Frey/Bloomberg…

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Medicare plans can cover Wegovy — but not for weight loss

While the program won’t cover the drug for weight loss, the decision could still open access and provide a potential…

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Pharma execs tell investors Medicare negotiations won’t have a big impact

  What they’re saying: AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot told reporters last month that the initial offer from the Centers for Medicare…

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Judge denies AstraZeneca’s lawsuit against Medicare negotiation

A judge on Friday granted the federal government’s request for summary judgment against AstraZeneca in its lawsuit challenging Medicare negotiation,…

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Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars : Shots

A House-passed bill would equalize what Medicare pays when certain infusions are given in a hospital with what it pays…

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