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The membership club retail chain has expanded its partnership with telehealth company Sesame to launch a weight loss program that costs $175 for three months, which does not include the cost of the weight loss drugs.

After it was discovered that some agents were switching consumers' ACA plans without their permission to garner the commissions, the CMS now mask the first 6 digits of the Social Security numbers on the ACA site.

In late 2023, Humana and UnitedHealthcare were each sued for using AI tools to deny Medicare Advantage claims, then CMS issued new AI guardrails germane to these lawsuits earlier this year: Too little, too late?

While it can feel daunting to strike a balance between optimizing employee care and financial stability, the solution lies in a proactive approach powered by data analytics and targeted care coordination.

The average out-of-pocket cost for diabetes medications has increased by nearly 130% since 2018 – and those taking the newer GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are feeling the increase the most, says a new GoodRx study.

Employee-sponsored health plans can be part of the solution to helping patients make the best decisions about their health.

"Finally, we beat Big Pharma," said President Joe Biden to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday at a White House event to promote efforts to lower the cost of asthma inhalers and other health-care expenses.

Concierge practices started more than 20 years ago, mainly in upscale areas, however, nonprofit hospitals are now adding these services, charging patients annual membership fees of $2,000+ for easier access to their doctors.