All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Arizona can no longer exclude gender-affirming care from state health plans, judge rules
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
Northern Arizona University plans to launch a medical school amid a statewide doctor shortage
The announcement comes three months after Arizona State University released similar plans for its own medical school.
The announcement comes three months after Arizona State University released similar plans for its own medical school.
Banner Health working with Taylor Morrison homes to build housing for patients receiving cancer treatment
Hundreds of cancer patients come from out of state to receive state-of-the-art care in Gilbert, but that means long and exhausting stays in hotel rooms. Banner Health is about to change that.
Hundreds of cancer patients come from out of state to receive state-of-the-art care in Gilbert, but that means long and exhausting stays in hotel rooms. Banner Health is about to change that.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Fall allergies upon Arizonans as season changes
As we embrace the falling temperatures of fall here in the Valley, there are some who are bracing for misery for themselves and the people around them. The fall allergy season is that misery. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
As we embrace the falling temperatures of fall here in the Valley, there are some who are bracing for misery for themselves and the people around them. The fall allergy season is that misery. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
Costco, startup partnering to make health care services available to members
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Over 200 people are homeless after Tucson recovery community closes during Medicaid probe
A huge addiction recovery community in Tucson, Arizona, shuttered suddenly, leaving more than 200 people homeless as Arizona investigates widespread Medicaid fraud largely affecting Native Americans, authorities said.
A huge addiction recovery community in Tucson, Arizona, shuttered suddenly, leaving more than 200 people homeless as Arizona investigates widespread Medicaid fraud largely affecting Native Americans, authorities said.
Woman meets man who received her late husband's lungs
An Arizona woman who lost her husband in 2020 finally got to meet the person who his lungs were donated to. "Listening to the lungs, it was just mind-blowing because that's my husband in there ..."
An Arizona woman who lost her husband in 2020 finally got to meet the person who his lungs were donated to. "Listening to the lungs, it was just mind-blowing because that's my husband in there ..."
Phoenix Children's Hospital celebrates 40th year
Phoenix Children's Hospital is celebrating a very special milestone. Its 40th birthday! In honor of the occasion, FOX 10's Irene Snyder met with a very special little girl who's spent much of her life in and out of the hospital.
Phoenix Children's Hospital is celebrating a very special milestone. Its 40th birthday! In honor of the occasion, FOX 10's Irene Snyder met with a very special little girl who's spent much of her life in and out of the hospital.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
CVS said it's already pulled its eye product from store shelves and online after getting the FDA's notice
Red Cross announces national blood shortage, 'emergency need' for donations
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood supply shortage.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.
Phoenix woman nearly dies after getting plastic surgery in Mexico, and she's not alone
A woman in Phoenix trusted that she found a reputable plastic surgery clinic in Mexico, but soon learned that she was part of a group of people coming down with a deadly infection. She started seeing patients pass away one by one and hoped she wasn't next.
A woman in Phoenix trusted that she found a reputable plastic surgery clinic in Mexico, but soon learned that she was part of a group of people coming down with a deadly infection. She started seeing patients pass away one by one and hoped she wasn't next.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.