medicare

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), working via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released final guidance for the second cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. This initiative aims to provide lower drug prices starting in 2026...

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, voiced his concerns about the U.S. spending problem on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday, stating that neither presidential candidate is willing to tackle the issue. What Happened: Holtz-Eakin discussed Kamala Harris...

Donald Trump‘s plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits has raised concerns among certain think tanks. They warn that such a move could potentially shorten the lifespan of Social Security and Medicare programs, contradicting Trump’s campaign promise to shield these programs...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) recently expressed his concerns about the high cost of medical care in the United States, highlighting the financial burden it places on patients. What Happened: On Monday, Sanders took to X to voice his concerns about the high cost of healthcare in the United States. He...

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it plans to close the advance payments program, which has started to help some Medicare providers and suppliers affected by disruptions at UnitedHealth Group Inc‘s (NYSE:UNH) Change Healthcare technology unit. It launched...

Amazon.com Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime RxPass subscription service has now expanded to over 50 million Medicare beneficiaries, enhancing affordable access to medications for a broader audience. This rollout promises significant savings and convenience, emphasizing the program’s alignment...

The U.S. government’s newly acquired ability to negotiate drug prices may not drastically alter the amount Americans spend on their medications, according to industry experts. What Happened: The Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark legislation by President Joe Biden, permits the U.S....

The battle between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is heating up with six months to go until the 2024 presidential election. In a recent speech, Biden attacked Trump's comments on making cuts and offered up a suggestion of his own to what could be cut. What Happened: Election polls and betting...

Shares of several medicare insurers including UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE: UNH), Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM) and CVS Health Corp (NYSE: CVS) are trading lower in Monday’s after-hours session after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

U.S. stocks ended in the green on Monday, with the Dow Jones falling rising 34 points. The Dow traded higher 0.1% to 34,095.86 while the NASDAQ rose 0.3% to 13,518.78. The S&P 500 also gained 0.18% to 4,365.98. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors...

Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks, and retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern...

As the June 1 debt-ceiling deadline set by the Treasury approaches, concerns are mounting among Americans about the potential impact on government payments such as Medicare and Social Security. Renowned economist Peter Schiff took to Twitter to express his thoughts on this...

Even after enrollment season, scammers are on the hunt. The Medicare enrollment period for 2023 officially started on October 15, 2022, and ended on December 7, 2022. This is the time that enrollees can make changes to their coverage. January 1st through March 31st is another time when Medicare...

The battle between two potential Republican candidates for the 2024 presidency continues to heat up and has included some name-calling. Here’s the latest insult ushered into the race. What Happened: Former president Donald Trump is among the potential front-runners for the GOP nomination in...

The public markets saw a record number of IPOs and capital raised in 2021. Around 1,500 companies went public via traditional IPO, direct listing or via SPAC merger. Public listings in 2021 raised over $490 billion. Here is a look at the five worst-performing IPOs of 2021. (A previous...