Harshon Rattenpaul
Field reporter contributing a segment about Feeding America and its allocation system, describing local food bank bidding and logistics.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 7min
Slimmed down Medicare prices for diabetes and obesity drugs
Henry Epp, a Marketplace reporter focusing on policy and business, shares groundbreaking news about Medicare's upcoming 71% discount on diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. This will significantly reduce costs from nearly $1,000 to just $274. Harshon Rattenpaul, a field reporter, introduces an innovative bidding system by Feeding America, utilizing 'fake cash' to optimize food donations for local banks, highlighting its potential to match supply with community needs while grappling with inherent scarcity issues.
Nov 26, 2025 • 7min
Slimmed down Medicare prices for diabetes and obesity drugs
Henry Epp, a healthcare and pharmaceutical policy reporter, discusses a groundbreaking 71% discount on diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, soon to significantly lower costs for Medicare recipients. Harshon Rattenpaul, a field reporter, delves into innovative bidding systems for food donations, revealing how a points-based market helps food banks prioritize what they need most. Both guests highlight the intricate balance of negotiation in healthcare and food security.
