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June 4 2026
Oz White House Briefing Touts Drug Savings and Fraud Cleanup, but Data Tell a Nuanced Story
The American Journal of Managed Care
Most-favored-nation pricing commitments by 17 large brand manufacturers aim to align US prices with ex-US benchmarks, with projected decade savings near $600 billion and calls for congressional codification.
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June 4 2026
New Jersey mother hit with a $911,400 bill for her son’s autism therapy, as experts say fraud or abuse for autism-therapy is up 300%
Moneywise.com
It felt like a lifeline when Carolina Lopez finally found autism therapy for her young son after months of being stuck on waitlists.
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June 4 2026
Medicaid Work Rules Surprise States
KFF Health News What Health Podcast
New rules out this week from the Trump administration for implementing work requirements for adult Medicaid recipients surprised many state officials.
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June 4 2026
Medicaid Work Rules Surprise States
WAMU 88.5 Radio
Adult Medicaid enrollees with serious health conditions may not be automatically exempt from new work rules, according to a new regulation from the Trump administration.
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June 3 2026
Public health experts sound alarm on Kenya Ebola facility
The Hill Health Care Newsletter
Americans who volunteer to serve on the frontlines of outbreaks should not have to wonder whether they will be able to return home if they become ill.
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June 2 2026
Health Brief: Medicaid work rules take shape
The Washington Post Health Brief Newsletter
Health Brief: Medicaid work rules take shape
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June 2 2026
The Autism-Therapy Business Is Booming—and So Is the Billing Abuse
The Wall Street Journal
Carolina Lopez searched for therapy services for her autistic son, Ezekiel, who was then 3 years old. But every provider she called had a wait list.
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June 1 2026
AI 411: May 2026
Healthcare Brew
Signing in to your Facebook or your email? Even a MyChart account? You’re likely not simply typing in just a username and password anymore. You’re probably also getting a text or email to confirm it’s really you.
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