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Pharmacists Fear Drug Tariffs Will Worsen Shortages, Raise Prices
President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals are causing widespread concern among pharmacists, who worry that the tariffs will exacerbate existing drug shortages and drive up prices, particularly for independent pharmacies operating on razor-thin margins.
Pharmacists Fear Drug Tariffs Will Worsen Shortages, Raise Prices
President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals are causing widespread concern among pharmacists, who worry that the tariffs will exacerbate existing drug shortages and drive up prices, particularly for independent pharmacies operating on razor-thin margins.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Aims to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. by referencing prices in other developed countries, potentially reducing costs by 50-90% for some drugs; however, full implementation requires further rule-making by government agencies.
Trump Executive Order Aims to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. by referencing prices in other developed countries, potentially reducing costs by 50-90% for some drugs; however, full implementation requires further rule-making by government agencies.
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40% Bias Score
Sun Life Beats Expectations Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Sun Life Financial Inc. exceeded first-quarter profit expectations, reporting $1.04 billion in underlying net income, despite global economic uncertainty and U.S. tariffs; however, potential Medicaid cuts in the U.S. may indirectly affect its group-benefits business.
Sun Life Beats Expectations Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Sun Life Financial Inc. exceeded first-quarter profit expectations, reporting $1.04 billion in underlying net income, despite global economic uncertainty and U.S. tariffs; however, potential Medicaid cuts in the U.S. may indirectly affect its group-benefits business.
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44% Bias Score
Suozzi Revises Long-Term Care Insurance Proposal to Cut Costs
Rep. Tom Suozzi is revising his WISH Act, a proposal for a public long-term care insurance program, to reduce costs by switching to a reimbursement model and simplifying the benefit calculation, aiming to make the program more financially sustainable and acceptable to lawmakers.
Suozzi Revises Long-Term Care Insurance Proposal to Cut Costs
Rep. Tom Suozzi is revising his WISH Act, a proposal for a public long-term care insurance program, to reduce costs by switching to a reimbursement model and simplifying the benefit calculation, aiming to make the program more financially sustainable and acceptable to lawmakers.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's MFN Drug Pricing Proposal: A Recipe for Reduced Access and Innovation
President Trump's proposed MFN policy for Medicaid drug pricing, mirroring the lowest prices in other developed nations, would severely reduce access to new medicines and hinder pharmaceutical innovation in the U.S., as those countries have price controls resulting in limited drug availability and s...
Trump's MFN Drug Pricing Proposal: A Recipe for Reduced Access and Innovation
President Trump's proposed MFN policy for Medicaid drug pricing, mirroring the lowest prices in other developed nations, would severely reduce access to new medicines and hinder pharmaceutical innovation in the U.S., as those countries have price controls resulting in limited drug availability and s...
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52% Bias Score
Hospital Falls: A Significant Patient Safety Issue
Hospital falls, impacting 3-5 of every 1,000 patient-days, cause significant injuries in over a third of cases, leading to increased mortality, longer hospitalizations, and high costs; preventative measures, including risk assessment and staff training, are being implemented.
Hospital Falls: A Significant Patient Safety Issue
Hospital falls, impacting 3-5 of every 1,000 patient-days, cause significant injuries in over a third of cases, leading to increased mortality, longer hospitalizations, and high costs; preventative measures, including risk assessment and staff training, are being implemented.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order Targets High Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on May 12th aiming to lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices in comparable developed countries, potentially saving Americans 50-90% on medication costs, but facing legal and implementation challenges and risking drug shortages...
Trump's Executive Order Targets High Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on May 12th aiming to lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices in comparable developed countries, potentially saving Americans 50-90% on medication costs, but facing legal and implementation challenges and risking drug shortages...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump announced he will sign an executive order on Monday to reduce prescription drug prices in the US by 30-80% by implementing a "most favored nation" policy that matches US prices to the lowest globally, potentially saving trillions and impacting global pharmaceutical markets.
Trump Announces Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump announced he will sign an executive order on Monday to reduce prescription drug prices in the US by 30-80% by implementing a "most favored nation" policy that matches US prices to the lowest globally, potentially saving trillions and impacting global pharmaceutical markets.
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60% Bias Score
Trump to Issue Executive Order Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump will sign an executive order next week to lower prescription drug prices by implementing a 'most favored nation' pricing model for Medicare, potentially saving billions and impacting millions of Americans while facing significant industry opposition.
Trump to Issue Executive Order Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump will sign an executive order next week to lower prescription drug prices by implementing a 'most favored nation' pricing model for Medicare, potentially saving billions and impacting millions of Americans while facing significant industry opposition.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Implement New Health Index for Lifelong Insurance Cost Increases
Greece is developing a new health index to standardize annual increases in lifelong health insurance, using total claim costs across all programs and considering hospitalization frequency and policyholder age, aiming for cost stability starting in 2026.
Greece to Implement New Health Index for Lifelong Insurance Cost Increases
Greece is developing a new health index to standardize annual increases in lifelong health insurance, using total claim costs across all programs and considering hospitalization frequency and policyholder age, aiming for cost stability starting in 2026.
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36% Bias Score
Cigna's Q1 Profit Soars to $1.3 Billion on Improved Cost Control and Strategic Divestiture
Cigna's first-quarter 2025 profit was $1.3 billion, a significant turnaround from a loss in the same period last year, driven by improved medical cost control and strong Evernorth performance; revenue jumped 14% to $65.5 billion, exceeding expectations, while the sale of its Medicare business positi...
Cigna's Q1 Profit Soars to $1.3 Billion on Improved Cost Control and Strategic Divestiture
Cigna's first-quarter 2025 profit was $1.3 billion, a significant turnaround from a loss in the same period last year, driven by improved medical cost control and strong Evernorth performance; revenue jumped 14% to $65.5 billion, exceeding expectations, while the sale of its Medicare business positi...
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40% Bias Score
Manzione Arraigned for UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder; Death Penalty Sought
Luigi Manzione, 26, was arraigned in a Manhattan federal court on Friday for the murder of Brian Thompson, former UnitedHealthcare CEO, on December 4th; the prosecution seeks the death penalty, prompting debate about healthcare costs and insurance practices.
Manzione Arraigned for UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder; Death Penalty Sought
Luigi Manzione, 26, was arraigned in a Manhattan federal court on Friday for the murder of Brian Thompson, former UnitedHealthcare CEO, on December 4th; the prosecution seeks the death penalty, prompting debate about healthcare costs and insurance practices.
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36% Bias Score
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