ICER found GLP-1 drugs to be cost effective for treating obesity. If that is the case, why don’t more US payers cover the GLP-1 drugs? Clearly, one reason is the cost given the sheer volume of patients i nthe US that are obese; specifically, >40% of US adults are obese. However, a bigger issue may…
HHS underwent a sweeping restructuring this week, resulting in about 10,000 layoffs across various agencies. With critical programs for things like disease prevention and outbreak response already crumbling, experts believe the fallout from this decision could set public health efforts back by decades. The post ‘It Will Set Us Back Multiple Decades’: Why Public Health…
Much like preventative care in medicine — where doctors can detect potential illnesses and diseases in their early stages — healthcare facilities can improve their security posture through preemptive strategy and preventative measures. The post The Future of Healthcare Cybersecurity: Preemptively Defending Against Emerging Threats appeared first on MedCity News.
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CMS will expand its ACCESS model starting in spring 2027 to cover heart failure, COPD, substance use disorders and tobacco cessation. The outcomes-based payment model, which launched in July with 160 participating providers, will now make roughly three in four Medicare beneficiaries eligible for at least one track. The post CMS Broadens ACCESS Model to…
Enhancing the accessibility of trustworthy medicines information and the availability of SRDs while also improving search technologies will ensure HCPs can quickly obtain accurate answers to their specific questions. The post The Challenges Of HCPs Accessing Reliable Online Medicines Information and What Pharma Companies Can Do To Improve Information Sharing appeared first on MedCity News.
Programs that combine personal outreach with smart use of technology close more care gaps, improve quality measures, build member loyalty and improve retention. The post Personal Touch Drives More Meaningful Member Engagement than Tech-Only appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] Health care professionals can refer patients to the best options for diagnostic imaging covered by Medicare to give more people the medical assistance they need without extra financial stress. The post The Best Options for Diagnostic Imaging Covered by Medicare appeared first on MedCity News.
Neurovalens’ Modius Spero has become the first FDA-approved neuromodulation device for treating PTSD symptoms. Veterans are set to gain access through the VA this summer. The post FDA Clears First Neurostimulation Device for PTSD appeared first on MedCity News.
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