Cost has many going around doctors to get weight-loss medications
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs are in short supply and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage.
1 in 9 telehealth visits need timely, in-person follow-up care, report claims
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
Inconsistencies between traditional clinical visits and telehealth could be driving in-person follow-ups after the latter, a new study shows.
Medicare Diabetes Prevention telehealth program expected to continue through 2023
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John Roszkowski
May 02, 2023
The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program’s telehealth capabilities will not cease when the public health emergency is allowed to sunset in nine days, allowing program providers more time to resume in-person...
Researchers want better policies, ethical considerations before telehealth used more widely for chronic...
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
New policies and more ethical considerations are needed before telehealth can be an adequate option for addressing and treating patients with chronic wounds, a recent study finds.
Position statement addresses optimal management of diabetes
Feb 21, 2024
Tools available to help healthcare providers include guided communication styles and clinical screening tools for psychosocial conditions.
Coverage for Medicare’s e-visits still available, though few patients use service
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Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
E-visits, which drew expanded coverage during the pandemic still are available but not used often, a new study shows.
Amazon promises more ‘connectivity’ of fragmented healthcare services in the near future
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Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
Amazon is hoping to get its various services streamlined so that it complements, rather than clashes with, other health services.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.