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Now Trending: Insurers Dropping Weight Loss Drug Coverage, FDA Approves Novel Parkinson’s Drug

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Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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New JAMA Article Recommends Personal Drug Importation To Help American Patients Afford Prescription Drugs

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They offer this advice in a new article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article Review The article, Strategies to Help Patients Navigate High Prescription Drug Costs , offers very digestible and evidence-driven guidance for clinicians to better assist their patients with the tangled web of drug pricing in America.

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See the 10 most popular health articles of 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

Read on for the most popular articles from The Checkup this year. Read the full article here. Read the full article here. In this article, you’ll also learn about the vitamins, supplements, and home remedies that can help relieve your congestion. Read the full article here. Read the full article here.

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STAT+: Lawsuit says Cigna illegally denies claims in bulk, sticking patients with unexpected bills

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A new lawsuit accuses Cigna of using an algorithm to automatically deny claims in bulk instead of individually reviewing each case, putting patients on the hook for bills the health insurer otherwise would have paid. California law requires insurers to give each claim a “thorough, fair, and objective investigation.”

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How much does semaglutide cost per month?

The Checkup by Singlecare

The cost of semaglutide can vary on whether youre getting a brand-name or compounded version and whether you have insurance coverage. A monthly supply of semaglutide ranges from about $129$1,850 without insurance. In this article, well take a closer look at semaglutide, its costs, and alternatives that may be offered.

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MRI costs: What you’ll pay with and without insurance

The Checkup by Singlecare

How much does an MRI cost without insurance? You may have to pay the full price if you don’t have health insurance. How much does an MRI cost with insurance? How much does an MRI cost with insurance? But to ensure that your insurance provider will help cover the costs, you may need to meet your deductible first.

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How much is cyclosporine without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Without insurance, the cash price of cyclosporine as Gengraf can cost around $245 for 30, 100 mg tablets. Some other ophthalmic cyclosporine formulations are slightly less expensive without insurance, but there are no over-the-counter alternatives. This article will discuss some cost-saving techniques.