Jeff Lagasse
Merck joins drugmakers AstraZeneca, Novartis, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and others singled out for potential fines.
Orphan drugs are priced more than 30 times higher than non-orphan drugs, the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary says.
The investment will go towards getting more experienced licensed clinicians who can supervise nursing students.
Students are eligible to receive up to $7,000 per semester in tuition loan forgiveness for all remaining semesters.
Also this week, the end of the public health emergency could have ramifications for telehealth.
The lawmakers describe the future of audio-only telehealth coverage as "unpredictable" and say a consistent policy should be established.
Physical and communication accommodations, structural barriers and attitude were all factors affecting care for this group of patients.
The insurer was ranked as the best overall Medicare Advantage company, the best for member experience and the best for low-premium plans.
Revenues reached $39.9 billion, up 11.5% from the $35.8 billion in revenue posted a year ago.
The platform seeks to improve care equity and healthcare literacy and confidence, while reducing care avoidance.