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$1,000-a-month Ozempic, new weight loss drug, costs $5 to manufacture: Yale study

By Alan Goforth

Novo Nordisk's list price for a monthly package of Ozempic is $935.77 before insurance and other rebates, yet it can be manufactured for between $0.89 to $4.73 a month, according to researchers at Yale University.

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Value-based care gets a boost, as hospital and health care mergers grow

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HHS issues final rule to regulate 'junk' insurance, limiting access to short-term plans

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April 12, 2024

COVID-era telehealth policies still apply? Congress is likely to delay deadline

The feds face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle payment changes for telehealth services that allow people to "visit" a doctor in their homes, however, it's expected that Congress will "kick the can" past the November election.

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April 11, 2024

The physician shortage is a 'public health crisis,' says the AMA

More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system, according to American Medical Association's president, Jesse Ehrenfeld.

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April 11, 2024

Change Healthcare cyberattack: 24 lawsuits filed so far, more likely

Following the health care tech firm's data breach in February, 24 class-action lawsuits have been filed thus far, however, additional providers also are likely to file suits because of the financial impact on their businesses.

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April 11, 2024

DOJ, FTC tap state attorneys general to fight health care takeovers

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have set up a new state relations unit to combat antitrust issues in health care and the expanding cloud of private equity in shaping the health care sector's future.

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April 10, 2024

Not again? Change Healthcare reportedly targeted in a 2nd cyberattack

While the State Department has issued a $10 million reward for the ID of the Change Healthcare's hackers in its cyberattack in February, the health tech firm has reportedly been struck by a second ransomware attack.

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April 10, 2024

BenefitsPRO Broker Expo: 10 places to eat and drink in Denver

When in the Mile High city, it's important to take in the gorgeous mountain view with a delicious meal or drink in your hand, but don't forget to drink your water!

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April 09, 2024

As compliance become more complex, employers turn to brokers for guidance, survey finds

Sixty-nine percent of brokers cited ever-changing federal and state mandates as a leading market force driving their firms to add new products and service offerings.

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$1,000-a-month Ozempic, new weight loss drug, costs $5 to manufacture: Yale study

Value-based care gets a boost, as hospital and health care mergers grow

HHS issues final rule to regulate 'junk' insurance, limiting access to short-term plans

Recommended Just For You

Consumer Driven Health Care Stories

COVID-era telehealth policies still apply? Congress is likely to delay deadline

The physician shortage is a 'public health crisis,' says the AMA

Change Healthcare cyberattack: 24 lawsuits filed so far, more likely

DOJ, FTC tap state attorneys general to fight health care takeovers

Not again? Change Healthcare reportedly targeted in a 2nd cyberattack

BenefitsPRO Broker Expo: 10 places to eat and drink in Denver

As compliance become more complex, employers turn to brokers for guidance, survey finds