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Why The New RSV Treatments Are A Big Deal

These groundbreaking therapies will be a gamechanger from a public health perspective in the fight to protect those most vulnerable to RSV infection.

To Turn Profitable, Oscar Health To Expand Obamacare To Rural Markets

Oscar Health plans to expand its individual coverage offerings into rural markets in 2024 as the health insurer works to become profitable.

Walking Just 4,000 Steps A Day Enough To Lower Risk Of Death, New Study Reveals

A new study suggests that people who take as little as 4,000 steps a day can significantly cut the risk of dying from any cause.

Oscar Health Reports A Loss And Fewer Members Despite Operating In A Robust Obamacare Market

Oscar Health Tuesday reported a quarterly loss of $15 million thanks in part to tens of thousands of fewer sales of individual health insurance policies.

Walgreens Shows Highest Covid-19 Test Positivity Levels Since May 2021

This week 44.7% of Covid-19 tests performed at Walgreens locations have come back as positive, which is up 3.4% from 41.3% the week prior.

As Doctors And Hospitals Are Overwhelmed, could A.I. Based Innovation Be An Oasis?

It was my 3rd 12 hour shift that week.

Novo Nordisk’s Huge Financial Bet On Obesity Drug Wegovy Wins Big

The SELECT trial is a game changer. Yes, Novo Nordisk achieved winning results. But obesity patients with heart disease now have a major new drug to extend their lives – and that’s an even bigger win.

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Lowers Major Heart Disease Risk By 20%, Trial Says—Novo Nordisk Shares Surge

Novo Nordisk’s shares rose by more than 16% on Tuesday, as the results of the trial exceeded investor expectations.

Paging Dr. Taylor Swift: The Healthcare Hero We Need

Applying Swift’s blueprint to healthcare starts with frankly and directly acknowledging to patients the loss of autonomy and how this habitually hamstrings doctors.

CDC Report Describes Measles Outbreak In Ohio

A report published by the CDC describes an outbreak of measles that occurred in Ohio. Cases were almost if not entirely in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.