
Tom Murphy
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Associated Press health care writer. Tries to make sense of health care and why it all costs so much. Retweets are just stuff I think you might want to read.
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A spike in care use again hurt UnitedHealth in an unusual, worse-than-expected first-quarter. The health care giant chopped its forecast for the year after the rough start. Our story from AP Business News. apnews.com/article/united…

$AMZN and $WMT announced big expansions in same-day prescription deliveries within days of each other last fall. Here's our AP Health & Science look at how the practice has spread: apnews.com/article/amazon…




Does it seem like Dr. Google tells you that most symptoms you are experiencing could be cancer? Here's our AP Health & Science attempt to explain how to put online medical information in perspective. apnews.com/article/google…

Coverage for Eli Lilly's popular weight-loss drug Zepbound could get complicated this summer, when CVS Health drops it from a list that determines drug coverage for millions of people. Our AP Business News story: apnews.com/article/eli-li…


Will any Rite Aid stores remain open as the drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing? Short answer: Nope. Our AP Health & Science story lays out what will happen with your store and your prescription files: apnews.com/article/rite-a…





Some employers want workers to shop for themselves when it comes to health benefits. My story from AP Health & Science : apnews.com/article/employ…

Health insurers say they want to improve a process called prior authorization that doctors and patients often dread for the delays it can impose on care. Here's our The Associated Press story: apnews.com/article/health…

IV therapy is taking off in many states, offering ways to soothe a hangover, boost energy levels or stay focused (see "Wonder Juice" from Restore Hyper Wellness). But bring some questions before you plunge into a treatment. Our AP Health & Science story: apnews.com/article/retail…

Pricey obesity drugs #Zepbound and #Wegovy remain hard to get and stay on for many patients. Our AP Health & Science look at how access is evolving: apnews.com/article/wegovy…