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Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug

Medicare limits coverage of $28,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug

Tuesday's decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a major development in the nation’s tug-of-war over the fair value of new medicines that offer tantalizing possibilities but come with prohibitive prices.
by The Associated Press

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United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives

United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives

In a memo to employees, United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline has 3,000 employees who are currently positive for COVID but that zero of its vaccinated employees are currently hospitalized.
by Andrea Hsu

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U.S. COVID hospitalizations hit new record high, raising risks for patients

U.S. COVID hospitalizations hit new record high, raising risks for patients

There are more patients and, in some places, not enough health care workers to go around. Research shows the crowding will impact care and increase mortality for all patients.
by Will Stone and Carrie Feibel

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How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House

How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House

The Biden administration says Americans should be able to order COVID tests online later this month. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.
by Jonathan Franklin

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COVID takes a toll on college students

COVID takes a toll on college students

Almost two years into the pandemic, many college students are once again deferring a return to campus and taking courses online or living with restrictions on campus. Host Angela Davis talks about how the pandemic has impacted college students.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Osterholm: Minnesota caught in ‘viral blizzard'; care systems strained

Osterholm: Minnesota caught in ‘viral blizzard'; care systems strained

Health care is in a triage state, and conditions will worsen over the next three to four weeks before leveling off, Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, told MPR News Monday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ariana Rosas and Kyle Shiely

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