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Reed Abelson

New York

Following the money in health care for NYT. Fond of good books, old movies, dogs and one particular cat. A RT is just a RT. [email protected]

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  • 3 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Rebecca Robbins |Reed Abelson

    Tens of thousands of Americans will soon be forced by their health insurance to switch from one popular obesity drug to another that produces less weight loss. It is the latest example of the consequences of secret deals between drugmakers and middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, that are hired by employers to oversee prescription coverage for Americans.

  • 3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Reed Abelson |Rebecca Robbins

    Tens of thousands of Americans will soon be forced by their health insurance to switch from one popular obesity drug to another that produces less weight loss. It is the latest example of the consequences of secret deals between drugmakers and middlemen, known as pharmacy benefit managers, that are hired by employers to oversee prescription coverage for Americans.

  • 3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Rebecca Robbins |Reed Abelson

    CVS Caremark decided to stop offering Zepbound in favor of Wegovy for weight loss. It's the latest example of limits imposed by insurance that disrupt treatments for patients. Tens of thousands of Americans will soon be forced by their heath insurance to switch from one popular obesity drug to another that produces less weight loss.

  • 1 month ago | nytimes.com | Reed Abelson |Margot Sanger-Katz

    The Justice Department accused three large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care. The complaint was against three of the nation's largest health insurance companies - Aetna, Elevance Health and Humana - and three large insurance brokers.

  • 1 month ago | rethinking65.com | Reed Abelson

    Every Monday, Maurine Gentis, a retired teacher, waits for a delivery from Meals on Wheels South Texas. “The meals help stretch my budget,” Gentis, 77, said. Living alone and in a wheelchair, she appreciates having someone look in on her regularly. The same group, a nonprofit, delivers books from the library and dry food for her cat. But Gentis is anxious about what lies ahead.

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24 Feb 25

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