STAT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

WASHINGTON – The American Medical Association called on insurance companies, employers, and government programs to cover obesity treatments even as many remain reluctant to pay for them, fearing the costs of covering the drugs at a mass scale. ” Read the rest…

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STAT

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

… The American Medical Association called on insurance companies, employers, and government programs to cover obesity treatments even as many remain reluctant to pay for them, fearing the costs of covering the drugs at a mass scale, STAT writes. We hope you have a smashing day and, of course, do stay in touch. Reuters notes.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management. The injectable medication is a new version of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, which is approved by the FDA to control blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. Zepbound, on the other hand, has been FDA-approved for weight loss.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Is Creon covered by insurance? | How much does Creon cost without insurance? | How to get Creon without insurance Creon is a brand-name prescription drug that contains digestive enzymes to break down basic components of what people eat. Is Creon covered by insurance? How much does Creon cost without insurance?

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If a drug is FDA approved for a particular purpose, that means the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the drug to be effective for that purpose, based on reviewing extensive data from clinical trials supporting its use. As of the time of this writing, semaglutide is not yet FDA-approved for this specific purpose.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

These include the following: Adults 19-64 years of age who are not eligible for Medicare Children 1-18 years of age Infants (younger than 1) Youth in foster care and former foster care youth Children not eligible for Medicaid may be able to get coverage through Child Health Plus , an expanded health insurance program.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?    Sign up  to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. There’s potential that a stem cell infusion from kidney donors might help prevent organ rejection — allowing patients to perhaps wean from immunosuppressive drugs.

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