Zepbound’s clinical tests in obstructive sleep apnea showed improvement in breathing disruptions that were accompanied by reductions in body weight. The new approval gives the Eli Lilly medicine the opportunity to become a blockbuster seller in yet another indication. The post Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Becomes First FDA-Approved Drug Therapy for Sleep Apnea appeared first on…
Walgreens is reportedly exploring selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It might be the right decision for the company, some experts say. The post Why Walgreens Is Reportedly Considering a Private Equity Buyer appeared first on MedCity News.
Dexcom recently became the first medical device company to embed generative AI into a continuous glucose monitor. Adding generative AI to the company’s Stelo glucose monitor will give users more personalized recommendations about how to improve their metabolic health, said Dexcom COO Jake Leach. The post Dexcom Adds Generative AI Platform to Its Over-the-Counter CGM…
As we all work to wrap up the year and enter into 2025, here are a few trends to keep your eye on in the coming months and beyond. The post 2025 and Beyond: Key Trends to Watch in Pharmacy appeared first on MedCity News.
The best “gift” for a person with chronic conditions is the emotional support and education needed to stay adherent to medications during the hectic holiday season. The post Health for the Holidays: 3 Strategies for Empowering Medication Adherence appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed the incoming Trump administration — notably, the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary— on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast on Dec. 19. She also discussed the health stories that shaped 2024 on CBS on Dec….
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A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total of up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that were exaggerated or didn’t exist. Independent Health Association of Buffalo, which operates two Medicare Advantage…
This slideshow examines trends in U.S. health spending over time, including the share of household budgets devoted to health expenses and comparisons of out-of-pocket expenditures to money spent on insurance through 2021.
The Health Spending Explorer on the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker helps users examine five decades worth of numbers documenting expenditures by federal and local governments, private insurers, and individuals on 15 categories of health services, including hospitals, physician and clinic care, and prescription drugs.