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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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This schedule also helped dictate insurance coverage of those recommended vaccines.

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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She warned that changes in vaccine recommendations could impact insurance coverage, patient access, and ultimately public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like low-income children.

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Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management

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They will have insurance coverage, and that has helped tremendously to be able to adjust insulin doses. We have seen that explode, really kind of side by side with the GLP-1 medications to the point where now anyone on insulin, any type of insulin, even just a once-a-day, long-acting insulin, typically now has access to CGM.

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Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

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Despite a high prevalence of childhood and youth-aged obesity, the use of medications for treating obesity is persistently low among children and young adults (YA), according to an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, held in Chicago, Illinois, from June 20-23, 2025. Accessed June 25, 2025.

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Does Aetna cover Mounjaro?

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Insurance often does come through if the prescription is for diabetes management, not weight loss. However, insurance coverage depends on the insurance company and plan. That’s because insurance coverage varies by plan. Some Aetna enrollees receive coverage for Mounjaro. Does Aetna cover Mounjaro?

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Mapping the crisis: How data can help fix America’s growing pharmacy deserts

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These closures, compounded by the decline of independent pharmacies, create a critical gap in care. True visibility comes from layering pharmacy locations on top of geospatial data, such as population density, income levels, transportation access, insurance coverage, and health burden.

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Glucagon Prescribing Not in Full Alignment With ADA Guidelines | ADA 2025

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Investigators find that current practices among pharmacists are not fully in alignment with American Diabetes Association (ADA) guideline recommendations for glucagon use, with frequently identified barriers including cost, patient health literacy, and insurance coverage.