Feds target Ozempic, Wegovy for lower Medicare prices
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.
FTC says Optum, other prescription benefit managers inflate cancer drug prices 1,000%
Prescription benefit managers have been under growing scrutiny from state and federal regulators who have accused them of creating pharmacy deserts by steering consumers to their own pharmacies and driving independent pharmacists out of business.
Prescription benefit managers have been under growing scrutiny from state and federal regulators who have accused them of creating pharmacy deserts by steering consumers to their own pharmacies and driving independent pharmacists out of business.
Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least
Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.
Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.
Hospitals filling up as Minnesota sees unprecedented flu spike
Health experts are alarmed by what they’re seeing. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of influenza hospitalizations dating all the way back to 2008.
Health experts are alarmed by what they’re seeing. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of influenza hospitalizations dating all the way back to 2008.
Catching cancer-causing element that lurks mostly in Minnesota homes
A cancer-causing chemical element is secretly lurking in a lot of Minnesota homes, and there's free tests available to find out if you could be in the danger zone.
A cancer-causing chemical element is secretly lurking in a lot of Minnesota homes, and there's free tests available to find out if you could be in the danger zone.
Ex-con charged with bilking $7.3M from Medicaid in Minnesota
An ex-con who previously served time for his role in a murder case is accused of bilking $7.3 million from Medicaid in Minnesota by illegally running a health care company by posing as his own mother.
An ex-con who previously served time for his role in a murder case is accused of bilking $7.3 million from Medicaid in Minnesota by illegally running a health care company by posing as his own mother.
New MN law capping some prescription drug prices goes into effect Jan. 1
A new Minnesota law that caps the price of some live-saving prescription drugs goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, which could help some families save thousands of dollars a year.
A new Minnesota law that caps the price of some live-saving prescription drugs goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, which could help some families save thousands of dollars a year.
New MN law caps some prescription drug prices
A new state law caps the price of specific medications and medical supplies for chronic diseases. The law, which could save families thousands of dollars a year, goes into effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1.
A new state law caps the price of specific medications and medical supplies for chronic diseases. The law, which could save families thousands of dollars a year, goes into effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame
A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows.
A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows.
St. Paul dental clinic for uninsured closing after more than 60 years
There’s only a glimmer of hope for a longtime St. Paul dental clinic filling a very important need by serving uninsured patients.
There’s only a glimmer of hope for a longtime St. Paul dental clinic filling a very important need by serving uninsured patients.
MN dental clinic slated to close
There?s only a glimmer of hope for a longtime St. Paul dental clinic filling a very important need by serving uninsured patients.
There?s only a glimmer of hope for a longtime St. Paul dental clinic filling a very important need by serving uninsured patients.
FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Healthcare insurance companies blamed for 'pharmacy deserts' in Minnesota
Minnesota has lost hundreds of pharmacies in a little over a decade, creating "pharmacy deserts" that are forcing people to travel a lot farther or rely on mail service to obtain their prescription medications.
Minnesota has lost hundreds of pharmacies in a little over a decade, creating "pharmacy deserts" that are forcing people to travel a lot farther or rely on mail service to obtain their prescription medications.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed: Brian Thompson remembered in obituary
An obituary is remembering the life of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after he was gunned down in an ambush killing in New York City earlier this month.
An obituary is remembering the life of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after he was gunned down in an ambush killing in New York City earlier this month.
Donald Trump on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: 'Cold-blooded, horrible killing'
President-elect Donald Trump made his first comments on the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump made his first comments on the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday.
FBI says tip from San Francisco police helped identify UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect
The San Francisco Police Department provided a tip to the FBI that helped identify the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.
The San Francisco Police Department provided a tip to the FBI that helped identify the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: 'We know the health system does not work as well as it should'
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, spoke to the health care frustrations many have made public since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York City.
The CEO of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, spoke to the health care frustrations many have made public since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York City.
UnitedHealth Group CEO: 'Nothing more vital to the human condition than health care'
UnitedHealth Group's CEO sent a message to company employees offering words of support and encouraging them to do what's best for their clients.
UnitedHealth Group's CEO sent a message to company employees offering words of support and encouraging them to do what's best for their clients.
UnitedHealthcare lawsuit: Physicians allege delay, deny, underpay practices
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare is accused of owing more than $900,000 in independent dispute resolution awards after using a federal law to deny, delay and underpay out-of-network providers.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he appears in court: video
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shouted to a crowd of media members as he entered court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for an extradition hearing.