Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices NYT: Science By:Reed Abelson and Rebecca Robbins 4 February 2026 at 05:00 The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits. Β© Carolyn Kaster/Associated PressExecutives at the largest pharmacy benefit managers testified before a congressional committee in 2023.
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums NYT: Science By:Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz 13 January 2026 at 18:55 That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies. Β© Eva Marie Uzcategui for The New York TimesAn insurance sales office in Miami-Dade County in October.
With Obamacareβs Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions NYT: Science By:Reed Abelson 2 January 2026 at 05:00 As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance. Β© Mason Trinca for The New York Times