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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy insurance coverage, Zepbound shortages, and more

STAT

From 2013 to 2022, pharmaceutical and device companies made more than 85 million payments totaling $12.1 Financial ties between drug and device makers and some physicians remain pervasive, despite concerns such relationships may influence medical practice , STAT writes, citing a new analysis of payments made over a recent 10-year span.

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Health insurance statistics 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

million people (8.3%) not having health insurance at any point during 2021. Census Bureau , 2022) The most popular to least popular type of health insurance coverage in 2021 were employer-based insurance (54.3%), Medicaid (18.9%), Medicare (18.4%), direct-purchase insurance (10.2%), TRICARE (2.5%), and VA or CHAMPVA insurance (1%). (

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A Guide to Getting Birth Control Prescribed by a Pharmacist

BuzzRx

Similar to the age and requirement to follow up with a primary care provider, health insurance coverage for hormonal contraceptives prescribed by a pharmacist varies depending on the state that you live in. For example, Oregon state law includes coverage for this reproductive health service provided by pharmacists.

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Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities, and side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance coverage and cost comparison | Side effects | Drug interactions | Warnings | FAQ Mounjaro and Ozempic are two brand-name medications commonly prescribed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Will insurance pay for Mounjaro for weight loss?

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Walking Each Other Home with Community-Based Psychedelic Support

The Spirit Pharmacist

Even ketamine assisted therapy as it currently exists is largely inaccessible due to few providers, lack of insurance coverage, and price tags out of many persons' budget. Back in 2013 I was completing my field study during the Master in Public Health curriculum. What can be done? I believe the answer resides in communities.

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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

The patent for brand-name Cymbalta expired in 2013, allowing other companies to produce and market duloxetine, the Cymbalta generic name. The cost of generic Cymbalta, known as duloxetine, can vary depending on insurance coverage, pharmacy, and location. Is there a Generic for Cymbalta? How Much Is Generic Cymbalta?

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How to take care of your BIPOC patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

Medical Care Research and Review (2013) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Insurance Coverage: Dynamics of Gaining and Losing Coverage over the Life-Course. Pain Medicine (2012) Residential Segregation and Disparities in Healthcare Services Utilization.