Juliette Cubanski
Coverage of Juliette Cubanski in the Nexus archive.
- Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
Recent federal data shows that U.S. prescription drug prices declined 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest drop since 1963. While Donald Trump has taken credit for these drops through “most favored nation” deals, experts suggest other factors are equally significant. These contributors include competition from generic and biosimilar products, as well as policy changes like the Inflation Reduction Act's allowance for Medicare to negotiate drug costs.
- Some Medicare beneficiaries get weight loss drug discount
The use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has increased significantly, with 11% of adults currently using them, up from 3% two years ago. Medicare has enabled some patients to access these drugs, potentially driving further adoption.
- New Medicare program could help cover your weight loss medication | ChicagoLIVE
A new Medicare program may allow coverage for certain weight loss medications, which are currently excluded under existing law. Juliette Cubanski of KFF discusses the potential impact of this change.