Economy May 03 Biogen to replace CEO after Alzheimer’s drug flops Biogen will replace its CEO and largely abandon marketing of its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm less than a year after the medication's launch triggered a backlash from experts, doctors and insurers.
Health Dec 20 Biogen cuts the price tag on its Alzheimer’s drug in half Biogen is slashing the price of its Alzheimer's treatment months after the drug debuted to widespread criticism for an initial cost that can reach $56,000 annually.
Health Sep 25 COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
Economy Nov 17 Amazon opens online pharmacy, disrupting another industry The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers who stop by frequently to pick up…
Economy May 18 Pandemic delivers financial blow to health care sector COVID-19 worries have kept patients away from doctors' offices and forced the postponement and cancellation of non-urgent surgeries.
Economy Apr 03 For workers affected by coronavirus job cuts, insurance marketplaces may offer help The health insurance markets are a backbone of the Obama-era law that President Donald Trump has tried to demolish. They are now seen as a key option to help protect people from devastating medical bills while they search for another…
Health Mar 05 Insurers will cover virus tests, but costs may apply Vice President Mike Pence is assuring Americans that lab tests for coronavirus will be covered by private and government health insurance. But that promise appears to be less than airtight.
Nation Sep 30 Employers jump into providing care as health costs rise Corporate America is jumping deeper into the care its workers receive beyond just giving them insurance cards and a list of doctors they can visit.
Health May 25 Insurers continue to hike prices, abandon ACA markets People shopping for insurance through the Affordable Care Act in yet more regions could face higher prices and fewer choices next year as insurance companies lay out their early plans for 2018.
Health Mar 25 Now what? Options for consumers as health law drama fades As the political drama over health care legislation in Washington fades, the rest of the country faces a more immediate concern: Getting insurance for next year.