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WASHINGTON — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.

Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

The Biden administration unveiled the next 15 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. It kicks off the second phase of a landmark ...

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manuf

Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media posts.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, (R, Louisiana) holds a key vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr's HHS Secretary confirmation. When Cassidy asked for a strategy on Medicare and Medicaid, Kennedy could not provide one.

Premiums and deductibles tend to increase regularly, and 2025 is no exception. The Part A annual deductible for hospital stays rose from $1,632 to $1,676, and the Part B annual deductible for medical insurance (including services from healthcare providers, outpatient care, home healthcare, preventive services, and more) jumped from $240 to $257.

President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review. Here’s what it means.

About 20% of the population in Washington or Oregon, or 2.5 million people, are enrolled in Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.

President Donald Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, RFK Jr., navigated questions on abortion, vaccines, and social welfare as he hopes to secure Senate support.