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CVS Health has outlined modifications to improve transparency around the cost of prescription drugs, potentially resulting in cost savings for certain customers.

CVS Health is implementing modifications to their prescription drug pricing structure, which may result in cost reductions for consumers beginning in the upcoming year. On Tuesday, the large healthcare corporation announced plans to implement a new payment system aimed at increasing cost predictability when purchasing medication. This model will be available next year for select

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A recent survey revealed that minority patients are more likely to anticipate receiving discriminatory treatment in the healthcare system.

Before a visit to the doctor, many people will take some time to prepare themselves mentally, possibly even giving themselves a pep talk to prepare for potential advice to exercise more or to ease any anxiety about needles. However, dressing nicely with the intention of preventing unjust treatment – or preparing for potential insults? A

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Google’s health care division is being powered by artificial intelligence. The government is uncertain about how to address this.

Google has gathered a group of individuals with experience in Washington to advocate for its efforts in artificial intelligence. | Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Google aims to transform your mobile device into a “pocket physician” powered by their advanced artificial intelligence technology. Before anything else, the large technology company must persuade doubtful legislators and

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After the Treasury Department announces the creation of a new task force focused on combatting fentanyl trafficking, Janet Yellen plans to travel to Mexico.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week to promote her agency’s new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking as the U.S. and China step up efforts to stop the movement of the powerful opioid and drug-making materials into the United States. During her visit to Mexico City,

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The bankruptcy deal of the maker of OxyContin is being debated by the Supreme Court, with potentially billions of dollars on the line.

The highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court, grappled with a nationwide agreement involving Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. This agreement aims to protect members of the Sackler family, who are the owners of the company, from facing civil lawsuits related to the impact of opioids. The justices appeared hesitant to dismantle

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The Air Force is broadening its investigation into cancer cases among military personnel who were involved with nuclear missiles.

The Air Force is broadening its investigation into the potential correlation between cancer rates and service members who handled nuclear missiles. This decision comes after an initial evaluation revealed the need for a more thorough examination. The study was initiated due to reports of illness among those who served. The Air Force will not release

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