Biogen Alzheimer's drug hits roadblocks with some hospitals, insurers
5 Min Read (Reuters) -Biogen Inc’s Alzheimer’s drug, the first new treatment for the memory-robbing disease in nearly 20 years, hit new barriers on Thursday with some large hospitals declining to use it and health insurers delaying a decision while awaiting coverage terms from Medicare. FILE PHOTO: Aduhelm, Biogen's controversial recently approved drug for early Alzheimer's disease, is seen at Butler Hospital, one of the clinical research sites in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. June 16, 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Pool via REUTERS An influential panel of medical experts also voted unanimously t...