Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
IVF and IUI: What's the difference?
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
After coming under fire from conservatives, Tim Walz and his wife are clarifying which type of fertility treatment they used. Here's the difference between IVF and IUI.
Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.
World's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization opens center in Austin
The world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization has opened a new all-in-one HIV healthcare center in Austin.
The world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization has opened a new all-in-one HIV healthcare center in Austin.
Not all prescription costs will be capped for people enrolled in Medicare, expert says
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
While Medicare customers can look forward to out of pocket caps on some prescription drugs, it doesn't apply to all medication.
Prescription costs for people enrolled in Medicare will soon be capped
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Prescription costs will soon be capped for people on Medicare. There will be a new program, so you won't have to pay thousands of dollars up front.
Central Texas man raises concerns over cosmetic procedures in Texas
A Central Texas man is sharing concerns about how cosmetic procedures are regulated in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with him in this FOX 7 Focus.
A Central Texas man is sharing concerns about how cosmetic procedures are regulated in Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak sits down with him in this FOX 7 Focus.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Nationwide dropping pet insurance in some states amid high inflation
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
Nationwide says inflation and pet veterinary care are among the reasons for dropping pet insurance.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Texan frustrated with Medicare Savings Program application process
Some people rely on Medicare savings programs to pay for all, or some, of their out-of-pocket Medicare expenses, such as premiums, deductibles or coinsurance. Those programs are managed by the state, using Medicaid funds, but one Central Texan describes a cumbersome and lengthy system of renewal.
Some people rely on Medicare savings programs to pay for all, or some, of their out-of-pocket Medicare expenses, such as premiums, deductibles or coinsurance. Those programs are managed by the state, using Medicaid funds, but one Central Texan describes a cumbersome and lengthy system of renewal.
Southwestern University, Houston Methodist Hospital partner to fill health care workforce shortage
The Mayo Clinic says hospitals across the country could see thousands of physician openings. To help close that gap, Southwestern University is sending students into hospitals now.
The Mayo Clinic says hospitals across the country could see thousands of physician openings. To help close that gap, Southwestern University is sending students into hospitals now.
Veterans granted over 1M toxic exposure claims under PACT Act
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
Austin State Hospital unveils new $305M facility
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.
On Wednesday, a ribbon cutting was held for the Austin State Hospital’s brand-new facility. The 80-plus acre campus will now feature fully modernized amenities.