The U.S. health care system is not meeting people's needs, says the American Academy of Physician Associates: 56% of patients said they wait over a week to get an appointment, while 49% say providers don't always listen to them.

The West South Central region — which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, came in last.

The class action lawsuit filed six years ago against the drugmaker, which alleged systematic overpricing, will set up a $13.5 million settlement fund for those who pay out of pocket.

The new rule would shed light on the actual cost of drugs covered by Medicaid, building on the Biden administration's efforts to lower prices.

As part of the plan, people with traditional Medicare who take insulin will not pay more than $35 for a month's supply beginning July 1.

The pandemic shined a light on the impact mental health issues are having in the workplace – and the Department of Labor has taken notice with new resources, tools and tips for employers, as well as what's required by law.

The estimated $1.1 billion in rebates to be issued later this year will be larger than those issued in most previous years.

Issuing a new fiduciary rule is a "huge priority," as well as guidance on SECURE 2.0 and the ESG rule, said Lisa Gomez, assistant secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, at a Spring Policy Forum.