Millions of families have some form of medical debt, and it can be daunting and debilitating if you’re struggling to pay the bill. But before you sign up for one of those medical credit cards or a loan offered by the health care provider — promising to ease the burden — Consumer Reports warns that …
CHARLOTTE – We all love to eat, but we all know that your food bill can add up. In fact, according to the USDA, the average family spent 11.3 percent of their disposable income on food last year. And it was split about 50-50 between eating at home and eating out, with about 5.62% eating …
Pharmacies are closing across Iowa and there are fears more closures may be on the horizon, according to a new study by Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Its findings reveal a disturbing trend showing alarming rates of closures across the state, particularly among independent pharmacies not affiliated with Iowa. major chains. At least 87 of …
Stay informed with free updates Simply register at Pharmaceutical sector myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Alphaville has received a LOT of research on stocks related to the impact of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic* and Wegovy (mainFT has a great overview here). As the power of these treatments becomes clear, many …
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea was to prevent people from losing coverage during the pandemic. But the emergency has passed. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to exclude people who were no longer eligible. Some states have decided to reevaluate the …
Ways to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Eighty percent of adults think the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, according to a KFF poll. This is why people don’t take their medications as prescribed. MILWAUKEE – Life with rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating. Nancy Koch, of Wauwatosa, lives with the disease every day. “It affects the …
A lack of funding and resources can prevent Americans from getting the mental health care they need, experts say. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said during Wednesday morning’s panel: “Every Mind Matters: The Many …
Walmart’s US CEO recently spoke about the impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on sales. An analyst note from Morgan Stanley aims to clarify Walmart’s comments. Walmart told analysts that the small group of known customers who take these drugs spend more overall. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for recording! Access your favorite topics in …