Patients taking Wegovy typically see a 14.9% decrease in body weight after 68 weeks.
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Donanemab’s Data Look Promising, But It Won’t Lead To An Imminent Change In Medicare’s Severe Restrictions On Coverage Of Alzheimer’s Disease Biologics
Until lecanemab and donanemab are granted regular FDA approval it’s very unlikely there will be a change in CMS’s current severely restrictive coverage policy. Once approved CMS will be inclined to relax coverage limits. This said, upon approval unfett…
Donanemab’s Data Look Promising, But It Won’t Lead To An Imminent Change In Medicare’s Severe Restrictions On Coverage Of Alzheimer’s Disease Biologics
Until lecanemab and donanemab are granted regular FDA approval it’s very unlikely there will be a change in CMS’s current severely restrictive coverage policy. Once approved CMS will be inclined to relax coverage limits. This said, upon approval unfett…
Felled By A Warming World: Will Malaria Be The Next Pandemic?
The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as violent cyclones and unforeseen floods, lead to sudden surges in malaria infections and deaths.
Cigna Profits Hit $1.3 Billion While Adding 1.5 Million New Health Plan Members
The Cigna Group reported $1.3 billion in first quarter profits thanks in part to the addition of 1.5 million new medical customers in its health plans, the health insurer said Friday.
Coming To Terms With The Healthcare Industry’s Inauthenticity Epidemic
The healthcare industry has normalized inauthenticity. Time to take a hard look in the mirror and demand more of ourselves and each other.
Alignment Healthcare Loss Narrows As Medicare Advantage Enrollment Grows
Alignment Healthcare reported a $37 million loss in the first quarter that was a bit narrower than last year as its Medicare Advantage enrollment exceeded 109,000.
North Carolina Restricts Gender-Affirming Care After Overriding Governor’s Veto—Here Are All The States With Similar Bans Or Restrictions
The state joins more than a dozen others with legislation targeting transgender healthcare this year.
Dutch Researchers Suggest Women Consider Waiting A Bit After Stopping The Pill Before Getting Pregnant
In a study published last month, Dutch researchers suggest that use of birth control pills near the time of conception may increase certain pregnancy risks. Specifically, use of oral contraceptives is associated with a modest increase in risk of preecl…
Covid-19 Emergency Declarations End May 11, What You Need To Know
Here are 10 things that will change once the national Covid-19 emergency declarations expire.
