health insurance

Novo cuts Wegovy prices; doctors still see cost challenges

November 22, 2025 Tom Murphy

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance. The drugmaker said Monday that it has started selling higher doses of the injectable obesity […]

Prescription drug coverage options shrinking for Medicare shoppers

October 18, 2025 Tom Murphy

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue […]

Brokers, experts foresee health insurance prices rising next year

August 30, 2025 Tom Murphy

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, […]

Wegovy, Zepbound prices fall, access to obesity drugs still not guaranteed

July 13, 2025 Tom Murphy

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging. The medications still amount to around $500 per month for those without insurance — out of […]

Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs

March 3, 2025 Tom Murphy

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound, and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t […]

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Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

May 10, 2021 Liz Weston, NerdWallet undefined

The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now. The American Rescue […]

CAPRETTA: Fixing job-based health insurance

December 29, 2020 James C. Capretta

This is the second and final installment of James Capretta’s article to reform employer-based health care insurance first published in North State Journal 12/23/20. Defined contributions and standardized coverage Under this proposed reform, workers would […]

health insurance

Novo cuts Wegovy prices; doctors still see cost challenges

Prescription drug coverage options shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Brokers, experts foresee health insurance prices rising next year

Wegovy, Zepbound prices fall, access to obesity drugs still not guaranteed

Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs

Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now

CAPRETTA: Fixing job-based health insurance

US survey finds smaller decline in medical bill worries

HALL: Don’t Turn Your Back on Small Business, Governor

Trump administration rule would let more Americans drop Obamacare

The case, lasting 32 years, was dismissed with prejudice on April 2
NC Supreme Court ruling ends long-running Leandro case

The case, lasting 32 years, was dismissed with prejudice on April 2