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STAT+: Former FDA official lays out how to keep patients safe from risky medical devices

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As a fresh-faced college intern for a company insuring volunteer firefighters, she asked one of the firefighters if she could do something on every child’s bucket list: slide down the fire pole. “They were like, you work for our insurance company,” Kinard said.

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STAT+: Diagnosed with cancer, a pharmaceutical executive became a patient advocate and changed drug development. It took decades

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I had good insurance. “I’ve had every resource you can imagine,” Giusti told STAT. “I have a great family. I have great friends. I had everything I needed to do it right. And even I messed up. ” Others might disagree. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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How much is Belsomra without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belsomra in 2014 , making it a potential treatment option for patients struggling with sleep issues. Without insurance, the most common dosage of Belsomra may cost more than $600 per month. Is Belsomra covered by insurance? How much does Belsomra cost without insurance?

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck deal, weight loss drugs, and lots more

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The insurer analyzed pharmacy and medical claims of nearly 170,000 people between July 2014 and December 2023 and found 58% did not complete a 12-week course of the medicines. Nearly one-third halted treatment within four weeks, before recommended dosages reached the targeted strength.

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STAT+: Study finds heavier reliance on nurse practitioners, physician assistants after private equity takeovers

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The researchers used clinician-level and practice acquisition data to study changes in the makeup of clinician workforces at private equity-acquired versus non-private equity-acquired dermatology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology practices between 2014 and 2019.

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Does Medicaid cover Wegovy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Wegovy is the first weight loss drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2014. Many insurance plans cover Wegovy for weight loss for patients who meet the criteria, but coverage may vary within each insurance plan, so it is important to check with your provider. for four weekly injections.

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Farxiga for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

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According to the manufacturer’s website , people with commercial health insurance pay an average out-of-pocket cost of about $25 per month, although costs vary by plan. You can contact your health insurance plan to verify your cost. Without insurance, a one-month supply of 30, 10 mg tablets of Farxiga costs about $797.