BioAge Labs’ lead drug candidate, azelaprag, is in Phase 2 testing in combination with Eli Lilly’s weight management medication Zepbound. The biotech’s oral drug activates a receptor it says can mimic certain biological effects of exercise. The post Exercise Benefit in a Pill: BioAge Labs Goes Public, Raising More Than $200M for Clinical Trials appeared…
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Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.
This brief examines the share of Medicare beneficiaries who reviewed their coverage and compared plans during the open enrollment period for 2022 (that takes place in the Fall of 2021), and who made use of Medicare’s official information resources, as well as variations by demographic groups. Overall, nearly 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries did not…
Responsible procurement and handling of data and digital marketing insights by hospitals can generate useful information to improve patient wellness and operational efficiency without compromising compliance. The post Personalize Patient Care with Confidence Through Efficient, HIPAA-Compliant Data Usage appeared first on MedCity News.
How can a dental procedure impact a prosthetic joint? When you have a dental procedure, bacteria in your mouth can enter your bloodstream. This also happens during normal daily activities, such as brushing and flossing your teeth. For most people, the immune system kills the bacteria and prevents them from causing infection somewhere else in…
With open enrollment less than a month away, a new KFF analysis suggests that the vast majority of the nation’s 67 million Medicare beneficiaries will not shop around among the coverage options for 2025 or switch plans. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on enrollees’ coverage and costs. The analysis of federal…More
This edition looks at how political rhetoric is driving misinformation about fentanyl and immigration, legal implications of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills sold on social media, and myths about opioid exposure.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical insights on how employers are addressing an increasingly complex healthcare budget landscape. The post Battle of the Budget: Employers vs. Rising Healthcare Costs appeared first on MedCity News.