As states cut Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 drugs, access to obesity treatment is increasingly tied to income—raising questions for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Category: 5. Health
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Ending Medicaid Coverage For GLP-1 Drugs Deepens Divide In Chronic Care
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For Now, Healthcare Powers U.S. Job Market. But Trouble Could Be Ahead
More than half of the U.S. job gains in Labor Department’s new employment report came from the healthcare sector but looming cuts in federal spending could change that.
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The FDA Refuses To Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the healthcare giants on Forbes new Greatest Innovators list, why Garner Health is worth $1.35 billion, and more.
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Cannabis Isn’t Harmless — And Normalization Is The Real Risk
As cannabis replaces alcohol, normalization is outpacing medical awareness. What rising THC use means for teens, mental health and clinical risk.
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Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic deliver big results but face big questions
Three recently released Cochrane reviews conclude that GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, can lead to meaningful weight loss. However, the findings also highlight concerns about the heavy involvement of drug manufacturers in many of the studies….
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Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care.
As a physician and professor studying…
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Bob Wachter On Healthcare’s “Giant Leap,” Taken One Step At A Time
Bob Wachter’s new book explains how AI is reshaping healthcare. Here, I reflect on what it gets right, what it leaves open, and why progress comes one step at a time.
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Humana Reports $796 Million Loss As Ongoing Costs Dog Health Insurers
Humana reported a $796 million fourth quarter loss as the health insurer continued to grapple with high medical costs of its Medicare Advantage health plan members.
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5 Ways AI Is Remaking US Healthcare Today
AI is becoming the nervous system of the modern health system, shifting the focus from gee-whiz demonstrations to thriving through efficiency.
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Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia
While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, addressing depression early could improve quality of life and overall care for patients as these diseases develop.
study published in General Psychiatry provides…Continue Reading