Having insurance is just the starting point for quality health care; factors like provider shortages and socioeconomic status can impact access and experience. [ more ]
Dietitian startup Fay has been booming from Ozempic patients and emerges from stealth with $25M from General Catalyst, Forerunner | TechCrunch
Fay is a startup that empowers registered dieticians to start their practices covered by insurance, benefiting both the dieticians and insurance companies. [ more ]
Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug, showed promising results in reducing breathing problems in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, potentially increasing insurance coverage. [ more ]
Clinicians May Not Prescribe New Postpartum Depression Drug
The availability and prescription of a new drug for postpartum depression (PPD) will depend on how insurers cover the medication.
The expected high cost of the drug could make it inaccessible to many patients.
Providers are optimistic about the potential benefits of the drug, but still need more information regarding safety for infants and the duration of treatment effects. [ more ]