CVS Pharmacy logo is seen in Washington DC, United States on July 9, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images CVS Health‘s board has engaged advisors to conduct a strategic review of its business, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company contends with potential activist pressure and a severely depressed stock … Read more
CVS Pharmacy logo is seen at store in Florida Keys, United States on May 7, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Glenview Capital, a major CVS Health shareholder, is expected to meet with company leadership on Monday to lay out proposed fixes for the struggling business, according to people familiar with the matter, … Read more
Consumers may feel their medical bills are unyielding, inflexible, set in stone. But that’s not always true: A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous or by negotiating for financial relief. Of consumers who don’t reach out to question a medical bill, 86% said it’s because they … Read more
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images Open enrollment season can be a whirlwind for anyone. Being in a relationship adds an extra layer of complexity, especially when your workplace enrollment windows don’t align. Conflicting deadlines, varying benefits options and differing risk appetites make it challenging for couples to coordinate their choices. However, you can make … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris wants to forgive medical debt for millions of Americans. The economic plan Harris rolled out last week notes that the Democratic presidential nominee … Read more
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. Stocks moved higher Thursday, extending Wednesday’s rally following comments from the Federal Reserve that hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September. The market also benefited from Meta ‘s … Read more
Mike Mergen | Bloomberg | Getty Images The cost of prescription medications in the U.S. has increased 37% since 2014, far surpassing the rate of inflation, according to data from drug savings company GoodRx. Though the price increases have slowed this year in comparison to the past decade, the higher costs are raising out-of-pocket expenses … Read more
I suspect that my daughter and I are growing too costly and inconvenient for my health plan’s customer profile. They are genius (and stealthy) in their tactics to exhaust me financially, emotionally and physically. The company manuals must contain strategies for this, cleverly disguised as “working together.” I have tried to be patient and cooperative. … Read more
(NewsNation) — Annual health care spending in the U.S. is projected to reach $7.7 trillion by 2032, according to new federal actuaries projections, marking a $2.9 trillion increase from last year. Spending is expected to grow 5.6% annually during the 2023-2032 projection period, surpassing the anticipated 4.3% annual inflation rate. By 2032, healthcare will account for … Read more
Thousands of people with cancer face missing out on summer holidays because they cannot find affordable travel insurance, research suggests. Difficulty securing travel insurance was the second highest serious concern out of 30 cancer-related issues among 2,000 sufferers, a survey for Macmillan Cancer Support found. Exhaustion and fatigue, and bowel and bladder issues, were joint … Read more
