Semaglutide Eligibility Expands to Over Half of US Adults
November 21st 2024Over half of the US adult population may benefit from semaglutide, a drug primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, although concerns about access and cost persist, especially considering its potential for wider health applications.
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Medicaid Budget Survey Highlights Postpandemic Challenges and Priorities
October 24th 2024The Medicaid budget survey for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 revealed state predictions are expecting a decline in Medicaid enrollment and an increase in spending next year due to the end of pandemic-era policies and federal funding.
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Rising Costs Lead Insurers to Drop Weight Loss Drug Coverage, Further Increasing Patient Burden
August 6th 2024The growing list of insurers dropping coverage for costly GLP-1 weight loss drugs leaves patients to bear even higher out-of-pocket expenses while still struggling to meet their goals.
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Inadequate Insurance Coverage for Overweight/Obesity Management
This article reviews the obesity epidemic in America and discusses inadequate insurance coverage.
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What We’re Reading: Mask Mandates Return; Sugary Drink Sales Decline; WIC Program Problems
January 8th 2024COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 accounts for about 62% of US cases, resulting in mask mandates being reinstated in cities across the United States; sugary drink sales fell dramatically across 5 US cities after implementing taxes on them; it is difficult for Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women and Children (WIC) participants to find approved items.
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Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024
December 19th 2023A new survey from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions found that employers are planning to place a larger focus on obesity management, women’s health, and health equity in 2024 and beyond.
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What We’re Reading: Childhood Obesity Counseling; Humana Lawsuit; AI Use Concern
December 13th 2023The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that children with obesity receive intensive counseling at age 6 to promote healthy diet and exercise habits; a new survey found that the majority of American patients are wary of their doctors using artificial intelligence (AI); a class-action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against health insurer Humana for using an AI algorithm that systemically denies seniors rehabilitation care recommended by their doctors.
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