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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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See the 10 most popular health articles of 2023

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

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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?

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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.

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Opinion: STAT+: Preventive drugs may be the best solution to the antibiotic resistance crisis

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A high-profile Wall Street Journal article recently highlighted what everyone knows: There is huge need but no market demand. Insurance companies like novel antibiotics that prevent costly ICU stays, but they’re used to the cheap price of older generics and balk at any price that allows recoupment of the full cost of development.

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Advice For New Pharmacists: Lessons Form The Front Lines

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In this article advice for new pharmacists is provided by a pharmacist with 15 years of experience and answers are sourced from commentary on Twitter as well. Recommendation 2: Don’t delay on getting your finance plan in order Health insurance, taxes, loan payments, and retirement are a few of the high-priority items on this list.