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Only 20% of people covered by Medicaid received treatment within six months of their HCV diagnosis.

Modern antivirals can cure 95% of people with HCV, lowering the risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.

A boost in protection is needed to offset the persistent disparities in the toll of COVID between racial and ethnic groups.

Updated COVID vaccines will be available in some locations this week, with distribution increasing in the coming weeks.

Who should get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines—and when?

The Biden initiative marks a turning point in a long-fought battle to control ever-rising drug prices.

The days of Americans paying far more for prescription drugs are ending, said President Biden.

Some hospitals are still falling short of a law that went into effect in 2021 requiring them to publicly post their prices.

More than 8 million Americans are losing Medicaid coverage, but help is available.

Patients are tired of shocking medical bills they didn’t expect and can’t afford.

Short-term insurance plans often offer very limited coverage and do not follow ACA rules. People mistake the low premiums for a good deal.

The program, launching this fall, will help uninsured people and those whose insurance does not cover free vaccines.

A “jarringly low” proportion of people with HCV have been tested, treated and cured.

However, those with Medicaid coverage were less likely to start treatment compared to those with other types of insurance.

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