Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients

Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.

Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds

A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.

Florida health care industry gets pass on vaccine 'passports'

The measure crafted by DeSantis' Republican legislative allies exempted hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, physician offices and ambulance providers, among many other health care providers.

AdventHealth University using VR to teach nursing students amid pandemic

AdventHealth University said the pandemic sped up its timeline of using immersive technology to teach nursing students critical skills.

Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.

US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses

A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.

Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices

The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.

Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet

Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.

The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19

For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?

Lake County family taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial

An entire family is taking part in a coronavirus vaccine trial. A retired doctor from Lake County has gotten some of his children and girlfriend to sign up.

Florida contact tracing may soon include text messages

Orange County's Health officer says they are working on technology to send texts to people who test positive for coronavirus.

US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.

Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.

Santa Monica nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask: report

Ten nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica have reportedly been suspended after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without N95 masks.