More employers could cover popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in 2024, allowing workers to avoid steep out-of-pocket costs, a new survey found.
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Far More Employers Could Cover Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Next Year—Here’s What That Means For Costs
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can cost upwards of $1,000 a month without insurance, but the drugs’ ability to help employees’ health in the long term could lead more employers to cover them under medical plans.
Cold And Flu Season Is Coming: When To Test For Covid-19, Flu And RSV
In the United States, the fall months typically bring more than just cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and football games.
Can Light And Sound Therapy Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
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The Business Schools Looking To Fix Healthcare
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Humana Sets Succession For Retiring CEO Bruce Broussard
Health insurer Humana announced a succession plan for long-time chief executive officer Bruce Broussard who will retire next year and be replaced by Jim Rechtin, the current CEO of Envision Healthcare.
GSK Settles Zantac Cases After Claims Popular Heartburn Drug Causes Cancer
The pharma giant settled four cases in California for an undisclosed amount to avoid the “distraction” of a trial.
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Here’s What You Need To Know
During this month, the healthcare community comes together to educate the world about breast cancer, spread awareness, and uplift those affected by it.
Idaho Abortion Ban Partly On Hold Again As Full Appeals Court Weighs In On Biden’s Challenge
The full Ninth Circuit voted to hear the Biden Administration’s challenge to Idaho’s abortion ban during medical emergencies, voiding an earlier decision from three Trump-appointed judges on the court.
Walgreens Taps Former Express Scripts Chief Tim Wentworth As New CEO
Walgreens Boots Alliance named former Express Scripts chief executive Tim Wentworth as the drugstore giant’s new CEO.
