Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Mounjaro, cost between five to 10 times more in the U.S. than other wealthy nations, according to research KFF published Aug. 17.
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In US, GLP-1s cost hundreds more than similar nations
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Mounjaro, cost between five to 10 times more in the U.S. than other wealthy nations, according to research KFF published Aug. 17.
Hawaii's sole burn unit records highest-ever patient influx
After one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history hit Maui in early August, healthcare workers at Hawaii’s only burn unit were tasked with treating its highest-ever patient influx from one incident, according to The New York Times.
Louisiana health system gets rating upgrade
Hammond, La.-based North Oaks Health System has received a credit upgrade to “A” from “A-” due to operational strength and robust market share, Fitch said Aug. 17.
Parkview Health taps market president
Jordi Disler, MSN, RN, is now serving as president of Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health’s North market.
Visana Health gets over $10M for virtual women's healthcare
Visana Health, a virtual women’s healthcare company based in Minneapolis, received $10.1 million in seed funding to expand its digital platform that provides clinical care for women’s health conditions.
11 health IT lawsuits seen since June
Numerous hospitals, health systems and health tech companies have faced lawsuits during the summer, most pertaining to cybersecurity issues.
'Virtual everything' is our future, says Saint Luke's nurse leader
The concept of virtual nursing is not new; it was introduced more than 20 years ago. But healthcare systems are circling back to it — launching innovative programs across the country that are fueled by machine-learning-enabled platforms.
Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance
A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.
Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance
A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.
