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Truthout
4 months ago
Public health

Older Americans Feel Trapped in Exploitative Medicare Advantage Plans

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has grown substantially in recent years, with over half of all eligible individuals signing up.
One of the main concerns with Medicare Advantage plans is limited network of doctors and the need for preapproval from the insurer for care. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 months ago
Public health

New year brings new laws on insurance coverage, Narcan availability and more

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, certain drugs will be more accessible at hospitals.
A new tax kicks in to support Oregon's mental health crisis hotline and insurers will have to cover a range of treatments. [ more ]
www.sun-sentinel.com
4 months ago
Health

Weight loss has changed: Ozempic, intermittent fasting and new ways to shed pounds in 2024

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being used off-label for rapid weight loss.
Florida is experiencing an influx of weight loss clinics, med spas, and online pharmacies selling these drugs. [ more ]
www.sun-sentinel.com
4 months ago
Health

Weight loss has changed: Ozempic, intermittent fasting and new ways to shed pounds in 2024

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being used off-label for rapid weight loss.
Florida is experiencing an influx of weight loss clinics, med spas, and online pharmacies selling these drugs. [ more ]
www.sun-sentinel.com
4 months ago
Wellness

Weight loss has changed: Ozempic, intermittent fasting and new ways to shed pounds in 2024

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being used off-label for rapid weight loss.
Florida is experiencing an influx of weight loss clinics, med spas, and online pharmacies selling these drugs. [ more ]
Defector
4 months ago
Wellness

Even Good Health Insurance Is Bad, Or: How I Got Top Surgery With A Family History Of Breast Cancer | Defector

Top surgery is a lengthy and bureaucratic process, but having health insurance and access to trans-friendly healthcare providers can make the experience easier.
The author highlights the challenges of navigating healthcare as a media worker, with frequent job changes and disjointed insurance coverage. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Medicine

'The worst possible time of year': Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January

Starting January 1, the branded asthma inhaler Flovent will be discontinued and replaced with an identical authorized generic version.
Doctors are concerned about delays in patients switching to alternatives and getting them covered by insurance. [ more ]
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