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Patients couldn't pay their utility bills. One hospital turned to solar power for help

The Clean Power Prescription program helps patients with chronic medical needs by providing utility bill credits funded by solar energy.
This initiative aims to alleviate the energy burden for patients like Kiki Polk who struggle with rising utility costs.
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Mark Cuban Says He Isn't 'Trying to Go to Mars' | Entrepreneur

Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs aims to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by significantly lowering medication prices while being a public benefit corporation.

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

Hims & Hers says it's selling a GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy. Here's the price.

Hims & Hers Health offers GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors, leading to a significant increase in shares.

Mark Cuban Says He Isn't 'Trying to Go to Mars' | Entrepreneur

Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs aims to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by significantly lowering medication prices while being a public benefit corporation.

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

Hims & Hers says it's selling a GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy. Here's the price.

Hims & Hers Health offers GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of brand-name competitors, leading to a significant increase in shares.
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GLP-1 Agonists May Help Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Use

GLP-1 agonists, like semaglutide, are effective for weight loss but their high prices hinder accessibility and public health benefits.
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HIV vaccine' could be made for just $40 a year for every patient

Lenacapavir, a new drug, could revolutionize HIV prevention if available affordably globally, priced at $40 a year instead of $42,250 currently.

Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders say they agree on one thing-cheaper Ozempic

The U.S. healthcare system's failures unite unlikely political allies like Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders in the fight for affordable medication.

HIV vaccine' could be made for just $40 a year for every patient

Lenacapavir, a new drug, could revolutionize HIV prevention if available affordably globally, priced at $40 a year instead of $42,250 currently.

Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders say they agree on one thing-cheaper Ozempic

The U.S. healthcare system's failures unite unlikely political allies like Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders in the fight for affordable medication.
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Op-Ed | The solution to New York City's animal shelter crisis | amNewYork

Overcrowded animal shelters in NYC primarily stem from pet owners' inability to afford veterinary care, leading to surrenders and abandonments.

DIY fertility treatments can save prospective parents time and money-but what's the trade-off?

At-home fertility solutions like PherDal's ICI kit provide affordable alternatives for couples facing infertility, bypassing costly clinic treatments.

Harris campaign centers healthcare and abortion rights: If she wins, it's because of Dobbs'

Kamala Harris focuses on reproductive rights and affordable healthcare in her presidential campaign.

High Health Care Costs Pushes New Yorkers Into Debt, Alternative Lifestyle Choices

Accessible and affordable healthcare is crucial for financial well-being of New Yorkers.

Op-Ed | Protecting Medicare Advantage: Sen. Schumer's vital support | amNewYork

Medicare Advantage is crucial for seniors' affordable healthcare, offering more benefits and better outcomes than fee-for-service Medicare.
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