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The agreement in principle, which a judge still must approve, was announced on Friday, shortly before the case was set to go to trial.

While Mangione has already pleaded not guilty to state murder charges, federal prosecutors filed separate charges that carry the death penalty.

Prescription costs will keep going up. But one way to contain pharmacy benefit costs all comes down to what's on the drug list.

"It starts with making preventive care a priority and taking steps toward establishing a trusted relationship with a primary care doctor," said Tom Morey, Aflac's senior vice president and chief actuary.

The company then sought payment for many of those prescriptions from Medicare and other federal health care programs in violation of the False Claims Act, the announcement said.

Nearly half (44%) of women turned down promotions, raises or new job opportunities due to fertility treatment schedules or concerns about future family planning.