Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Confirmed measles cases reach 15 in Wisconsin
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
Local Milwaukee pharmacy to open 2nd location amid others closing
A local pharmacy is expanding and filling a need on Milwaukee's northwest side at a time when many national chain locations are shutting down.
A local pharmacy is expanding and filling a need on Milwaukee's northwest side at a time when many national chain locations are shutting down.
New Milwaukee pharmacy set to open amid others closing
A local pharmacy is expanding and filling a need on Milwaukee's northwest side at a time when many national chain locations are shutting down. Xperience Pharmacy is about to open its second shop in the city.
A local pharmacy is expanding and filling a need on Milwaukee's northwest side at a time when many national chain locations are shutting down. Xperience Pharmacy is about to open its second shop in the city.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Milwaukee doctor inseminated patients with own sperm, law firm says
A former Milwaukee OB-GYN is accused of using his own sperm to secretly inseminate patients. Now, a law firm is looking for additional victims.
A former Milwaukee OB-GYN is accused of using his own sperm to secretly inseminate patients. Now, a law firm is looking for additional victims.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
Experimental pill helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers say
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
An experimental pill helped people with one of the most deadly cancers in the world live longer, researchers reported this weekend.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.