Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of CopycatsFDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of CopycatsFDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocketEli Lilly's Zepbound reaches 100,000 direct buyers monthly, showing a shift towards online drug sales despite insurance coverage limitations.
English dentists walking away' from NHS work as fees fail to cover costsNHS dentists are exiting the system due to unsustainable costs.Patients face a growing crisis in accessing NHS dental care.Dentists subsidize NHS work with private practice earnings.The profession is deteriorating under financial strain.
Free-standing ERs are popping up all over South Florida. Don't confuse them for urgent caresFree-standing emergency rooms are rapidly expanding in South Florida to improve access and convenience for residents in suburban areas.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealedGP shortages lead to increased patient loads for GPs, exacerbating access issues and declining satisfaction in healthcare in England.
Big Pharma's Supply Chain is CRUMBLING as Drug Shortages Reach Decade HighDrug shortages in the U.S. are at the highest level in a decade, impacting various types of drugs for over three years on average.
Drugmakers can keep making off-brand weight-loss drugs as FDA backpedalsThe FDA's decision to change a prior ruling alleviated patient access issues but raised safety concerns regarding compounded drugs.
Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatmentsMemorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
Brooklyn Hospital Center gets $2 million to refurbish vital-access escalatorsThe Brooklyn Hospital Center received $2 million to refurbish critical escalators, improving patient access and care in a historically underserved area.
Ontario Medical Association calls for more family doctors | CTV NewsOntario faces a family doctor crisis, with 2.5 million residents currently lacking access, predicted to worsen significantly by 2025.
GP care analysis casts doubt on Labour pledge to bring back the family doctor'Rising demand for care and workforce changes will lead to less GP availability for consultations in the coming decade.
Bosses announce changes to X-ray walk-in requests at hospital in HarlowThe Princess Alexandra Hospital has adjusted its walk-in X-ray service hours due to high demand.
Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatmentsMemorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
Brooklyn Hospital Center gets $2 million to refurbish vital-access escalatorsThe Brooklyn Hospital Center received $2 million to refurbish critical escalators, improving patient access and care in a historically underserved area.
Ontario Medical Association calls for more family doctors | CTV NewsOntario faces a family doctor crisis, with 2.5 million residents currently lacking access, predicted to worsen significantly by 2025.
GP care analysis casts doubt on Labour pledge to bring back the family doctor'Rising demand for care and workforce changes will lead to less GP availability for consultations in the coming decade.
Bosses announce changes to X-ray walk-in requests at hospital in HarlowThe Princess Alexandra Hospital has adjusted its walk-in X-ray service hours due to high demand.
Medical schools and legislation aim to address a worsening doctor shortage that's already hitting rural communitiesA projected doctor shortage of 86,000 by 2036 will significantly impact rural community healthcare access.
Newly-signed law will give patients more access to medicines and informationNew law removes 'gag clause' for pharmacists, enhancing transparency on medication pricing and accessibility.