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Axios
6 months ago
Health

Doctors grapple with patients' demand for weight-loss drugs

Primary care doctors are facing an influx of requests for anti-obesity drugs, including from patients who may not necessarily need them.
The demand for GLP-1 agonist drugs, such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, is expected to increase after new data shows their potential in reducing heart problems.
There is a need for balanced consideration of other treatments and interventions before resorting to these drugs, as not everyone may require them. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Health

Doctors grapple with patients' demand for weight-loss drugs

Primary care doctors are facing an influx of requests for anti-obesity drugs, including from patients who may not necessarily need them.
The demand for GLP-1 agonist drugs, such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, is expected to increase after new data shows their potential in reducing heart problems.
There is a need for balanced consideration of other treatments and interventions before resorting to these drugs, as not everyone may require them. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Health

Doctors grapple with patients' demand for weight-loss drugs

Primary care doctors are facing an influx of requests for anti-obesity drugs, including from patients who may not necessarily need them.
The demand for GLP-1 agonist drugs, such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, is expected to increase after new data shows their potential in reducing heart problems.
There is a need for balanced consideration of other treatments and interventions before resorting to these drugs, as not everyone may require them. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Medicine

COVID and Medicare payments spark remote patient monitoring boom

Remote monitoring services are increasingly being recommended by doctors to keep tabs on patients with chronic illnesses, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medicare made it easier for doctors to bill for monitoring routine vital signs since 2019, allowing for broader coverage and payment flexibility. [ more ]
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