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Market Muscle: Study Uncovers Differences Between Medicare And Private Insurers

May 10, 2019

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Lawsuit: Atrio Loses $29 Million, Overbills Medicare $31 Million

May 1, 2019
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A Big Hearing For ‘Medicare-For-All’ — In A Small Room

May 1, 2019

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Multiple Sclerosis Patients Face Skyrocketing Drug Costs, Study Finds

Feb 6, 2019

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Legislative Task Force Proposes Steps Towards Universal Health Care Coverage

The group, which has been meeting since January, acknowledged that Oregon is not likely to adopt universal care anytime soon but it pointed towards that goal by offering initial steps.

Dec 12, 2018
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Medicare Advantage Riding High As New Insurers Flock To Sell To Seniors

The Affordable Care Act cut billions of dollars to the plans but they're still flourishing, doubling enrollment to more than 20 million since 2010.

Oct 15, 2018

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Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices

Pharmacists have been prevented from telling consumers when the cash price for a drug is lower than the cost through their insurer. But critics say this will not affect the causes of high drug prices.

Oct 10, 2018

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Pharmacy-Made Pain Creams Suspected Of Medicare Fraud

A report calls for scrutiny of made-to-order creams over fears they're overused and overpriced.

Aug 9, 2018

Medicare Financial Outlook Worsens

Jun 6, 2018

Disability Service Providers Want to Guide Electronic Tracking Implementation

A new federal law requires Medicaid service providers to clock in and out to track time and location when they serve clients. The policy is intended to prevent fraud but it’s causing privacy concerns in other states.

May 31, 2018