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$2.8 Billion Investment Could Save 20 Million Girls by 2030
SolutionsFeb 8

$2.8 Billion Investment Could Save 20 Million Girls by 2030

A groundbreaking UN partnership has already protected over 1 million girls from female genital mutilation, and experts say scaling up could prevent 20 million more cases by 2030. The investment pays for itself ten times over through healthcare savings and economic gains.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Medicare Slashes Prices on 15 Drugs Starting 2028
SolutionsJan 30

Medicare Slashes Prices on 15 Drugs Starting 2028

Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, diabetes medications, and other essential drugs thanks to new federal negotiations. The savings cover $27 billion in prescription spending across medicines that treat everything from chronic migraines to HIV.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Harm Reduction Services Return $10 for Every Dollar Invested
SolutionsJan 29

Harm Reduction Services Return $10 for Every Dollar Invested

New research from Australia shows harm reduction programs deliver massive returns, saving lives and millions of dollars. Every dollar invested in services like needle exchanges and overdose prevention could return more than $10 in benefits.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Medicare to Negotiate Prices on 15 More Life-Saving Drugs
Health & WellnessJan 28

Medicare to Negotiate Prices on 15 More Life-Saving Drugs

The U.S. government just named 15 more medications, including treatments for HIV, arthritis, and diabetes, that will see lower prices through Medicare negotiations starting in 2028. The move is expected to save billions while making essential medications more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Medicare Targets 15 Expensive Drugs for Price Cuts by 2028
Health & WellnessJan 28

Medicare Targets 15 Expensive Drugs for Price Cuts by 2028

Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, HIV medications, and other essential drugs after 15 new medicines were selected for federal price negotiations. The new list includes the first physician-administered treatments ever chosen for these cost-cutting talks.

STAT News2 min read