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Tennessee moves to cover weight-loss drugs under TennCare, sparking cost concerns Tennessee lawmakers are moving forward with a rule change that would allow TennCare to cover FDA-approved weight-loss drugs for the treatment of obesity.
22 Dec 2025 22:46 GMT
… has covered medications like Wegovy and similar drugs when prescribed … TennCare enrollees statewide, making Tennessee part of a growing … obesity is treated under Medicaid programs.
But not everyone … increase demand for the medications, driving up overall …
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Will Medicare drug costs counter increases from ACA cuts in Tennessee?
19 Dec 2025 18:26 GMT
… drugs starting Jan. 1.
Despite drug savings, some health insurance premiums in Tennessee … by Medicare will affect ten medications used to treat cancer, heart … to state residents. With the Tennessee Medicaid Modernization and Access Act of …
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Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Here’s how the day unfolded.
18 Dec 2025 16:08 GMT
… who offer the care—including medication and surgery—said the changes … proposed rules that would link Medicaid and Medicare funding to strict … vessels alleged to be carrying drugs, which has killed at … Alabama and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee. The letter was first …
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Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Here’s how the day unfolded.
18 Dec 2025 14:14 GMT
… who offer the care—including medication and surgery—said the changes … proposed rules that would link Medicaid and Medicare funding to strict … vessels alleged to be carrying drugs, which has killed at … Alabama and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee. The letter was first …
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How the 340B Drug Pricing Program Helps Ryan White Clinics Care for HIV Patients
05 Dec 2025 14:32 GMT
… stretch scarce resources by purchasing medications at discounted prices. The … care for vulnerable patients. Drug companies volunteer to participate in … for having their drugs covered by Medicaid and Medicare Part … Community Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Risk of Opioid Use Disorder in Surgical Patients with Medicaid and Associations with Prescription Opioid Dose and Duration
04 Dec 2025 20:43 GMT
Introduction
Drug overdose deaths have risen … ; cancer diagnosis; OUD diagnosis, medication for OUD (MOUD), or an … underwent C-section enrolled in Tennessee Medicaid, of whom 87% filled … therapy in conjunction with medication for opioid use disorder: patterns …
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Trump sweating Tennessee election as ailing Republicans call in big guns to save vote: Live updates
02 Dec 2025 11:57 GMT
… and represents Nashville in the Tennessee House.
Behn, originally … denied life-saving medication on the state’s Medicaid program.
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The congressional race in Tennessee has become surprisingly competitive, … the country today when Tennessee voters head to the …
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Trump Said He Didn't Know About Project 2025. He Lied
28 Dec 2025 04:01 GMT
… prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds, even for non-abortion … restricting access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone. Medication abortions now account for … v. Skrmetti, a case about Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming …
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Medicaid coverage associated with severe radiation therapy delays
27 Nov 2025 03:42 GMT
… Key takeaways:
Patients with Medicaid coverage had significantly higher … coverage, with patients on Medicaid having a significantly higher … uses to approve new cancer drugs. It’s that important … trial funded by the Tennessee Department of Health evaluating …
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Medicare announces price cuts for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic
26 Nov 2025 00:16 GMT
… Medicaid Services on Tuesday announced lower prices on 15 costly prescription drugs … through the Medicare drug price negotiation program … Part D covers medications that people take at … Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. “It should hopefully …