Medicare Advantage plans get billions for dubious diagnoses: Report
Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers are reaping billions by making home visits for senior citizens.
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Biden highlights drug price reductions with New Hampshire visit
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.
Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.
What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
Vance asked about Trump's health care plans
One of the top problems facing Americans is the high cost of health care. At the last presidential debate, former President Donald Trump said he had "concepts of a plan" for replacing the Affordable Care Act. Watch Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discuss their campaigns' health proposals.
Reduced Medicare drug prices: What to know
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced lower costs for 10 prescription drugs following the first-ever round of price negotiations between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to dive into the price cuts.
How effective are Trump's economic attacks?
At an event Thursday announcing a deal to lower the cost of popular Medicare drugs, President Biden attacked former President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress who didn't support the bill that made cutting prices possible. Later in the day, Trump hit back, calling out the current administration for what he considers a lack of action on the economy. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak joins with analysis.
Inside the Medicare drug price negotiations
The White House says it has "beat Big Pharma" after Medicare reached agreements with manufacturers to lower the prices of 10 of the most expensive drugs in the U.S. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the negotiations will save Americans about $100 billion over 10 years after the cuts go into effect in 2026. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra joins "America Decides" to unpack the negotiations.
Trump criticizes Harris over economy
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference at his golf club in New Jersey on Thursday, his second in a week. Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies are causing a catastrophe. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Willie James Inman have more.
Biden-Harris administration on drug costs
The White House announced the Department of Health and Human Services held negotiations with Medicare on some drug prices, which are expected to slash more than a billion dollars total of out-of-pocket costs for those seniors who qualify. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
Biden praises Harris in first joint event, saying she will make "one hell of a president"
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
U.S. national debt tops $35 trillion
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time. The financial hole is mounting quicker than most economists had predicted. David Wessel, senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings and director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, joins CBS News to assess the problem.
Wound care company charged for billing older patients about $1M each in skin graft scheme
Owners of an Arizona wound care company allegedly targeted elderly patients, many of them terminally ill, in sprawling medical scheme, the Justice Department said.
Supreme Court hears case on Idaho abortion ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday listened to arguments over whether Idaho's near-total abortion ban violates a federal law that requires hospitals that participate in Medicare to provide necessary stabilizing treatment, including emergency abortion care. Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court to hear emergency abortion case
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over the clash between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires Medicare-participating hospitals to provide emergency care to women whose health is at serious risk. Amanda Seitz, health policy reporter for The Associated Press, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
CVS CEO on the state of health care in the U.S.
Karen Lynch, CEO of pharmacy giant CVS Health, spoke this week about the decision to carry the abortion pill for the first time in an interview with Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News."
Biden, Trump pivot to general election mode
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are shifting focus to the general election after gaining enough delegates to clinch their parties' nominations. Biden campaign senior spokesperson Kevin Munoz and Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt join "America Decides" to discuss what they believe will be key to their victory.
Where Biden and Trump stand on health care
The future of Medicare is on the ballot in 2024. Dan Diamond, national health reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss what both major presidential candidates say about the entitlement program that 65 million Americans rely on.
Economic questions for 2024 candidates
CBS News interviewed economists and policy experts across the ideological spectrum to come up with questions voters should ask to evaluate presidential candidates. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins to run through the list.
Lawsuits take aim at use of AI tools by health insurance companies
Class-action suits allege faulty algorithms are behind rise in wrongful rejections of necessary care for elderly beneficiaries.
UnitedHealth sued over alleged use of AI to deny elderly patients care
Families of former beneficiaries claim UnitedHealth's AI system "aggressively" rejected claims for medically necessary expenses.
U.S. seniors face rising long-term care costs
The U.S. is aging and the price tag is staggering. New York Times health care reporter Reed Abelson joins CBS News to look at the rising health care costs facing America's seniors -- and why the federal government has struggled to enact a solution.
Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now. Here's what to consider.
It's a good idea for beneficiaries to examine their current coverage because health and drug plans may have made changes, experts say.
10 key drugs announced for price negotiation
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday the first 10 drugs it plans to target to reduce the federal government's costs and out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare recipients. The negotiations are a part of the Inflation Reduction Act, but there are at least eight lawsuits from pharmaceutical companies trying to block the move. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
U.S. and Iran negotiations are making "very good progress," U.S. official says
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce began at 6 p.m. local time Saturday and was to run through midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Anti-Trump rallies held across the U.S. to protest administration's policies
Some of the protests are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War, as Saturday marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts launched the conflict.
Vance meets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
2 Pentagon officials fired amid sweeping leak investigation
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
Barbara Lee claims victory in Oakland mayor's race
Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
Shohei Ohtani and his wife welcome their first child
Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram that he and his wife welcomed their baby on Saturday, expressing his joy and excitement over the birth.
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
Todric McGee, Missouri State football player, dies at 21
Missouri State University safety Todric McGee died early Saturday at a hospital from injuries he sustained Friday at his home, the university announced.
WWI soldier's grave gets Star of David headstone over a century after his death
For generations, Army Pvt. David Moser's grave was marked by an erroneous headstone with a Latin cross, not a Star of David.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
3 people killed after small plane crashes into Nebraska river
A small plane crashed into a river in Nebraska on Friday, killing all three people aboard, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.
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Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Dollar's decline raises worries investors are losing trust in the U.S.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Barbara Lee claims victory in Oakland mayor's race after Loren Taylor concedes
Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January.
Vance meets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
U.S. and Iran negotiations are making "very good progress," U.S. official says
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
Vance meets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce began at 6 p.m. local time Saturday and was to run through midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Documentary tells the stories of young survivors of Hamas terror attack
Young survivors shared their stories of surviving Hamas' terror attack in "The Children of October 7," soon streaming on Paramount+.
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Documentary tells the stories of young survivors of Hamas terror attack
Young survivors shared their stories of surviving Hamas' terror attack in "The Children of October 7," soon streaming on Paramount+.
Sir Woman performs "Making Love"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Making Love."
Sir Woman performs "Circles"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Circles."
Sir Woman performs "Highroad"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Highroad."
How to watch WrestleMania 41 and more key details on the 2025 WWE matches
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 1 and night 2.
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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250th Revolutionary War anniversary sparks debate
Re-enactors marked 250 years since the first shots of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. However, making it happen today, reignited a debate between two communities, forever connected. Charlie D'Agata has more.
WWI soldier's headstone marked with Jewish Star
This week of Passover, a Jewish-American serviceman buried at Arlington National Cemetery more than a century ago, finally rests under a headstone bearing the true symbol of his faith. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Car buyers worried Trump tariffs will hike prices
Car manufacturers are already reviewing their 2026 lineup. However, President Trump's tariffs are giving buyers some pause. Industry experts say even if you're not buying a car yourself, it will cost you. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains why.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
Classes resume Monday at Florida State University, the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. Two people were killed when a gunman opened fire near the student union on Thursday. Kati Weis spoke with the university's president on the tragedy.
U.S., Iran nuclear talks show signs of progress
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran showed signs of progress on Saturday. Both sides reported a productive second round with more discussions expected next week. Chris Livesay has the latest.