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Americans are gaining weight, but should employers pay the price?

By Alan Goforth

Obesity's complicated, as the disease is associated with multiple chronic conditions, but a new generation of weight loss drugs has shifted the treatment landscape, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for employers.

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November 15, 2023

Biden announces new initiative to 'spur innovation' in women's health research

First Lady Jill Biden, who will lead the new initiative that will explore public-private partnerships and engage private and philanthropic leaders to drive innovation in women's health, says a lack of research is "not acceptable."

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November 15, 2023

Health care could start driving inflation (due to new government calculations)

The health insurance index is currently at its lowest reading in nearly six years, however, the Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out a few changes to how it tabulates health care with Tuesday's release of the October CPI.

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November 14, 2023

AI will play 'significant role' in health insurance sector — just not right away

New report suggests the technology eventually will help identify people at risk for chronic diseases and lead to earlier treatment.

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November 13, 2023

Shaping the future of AI in health care: Senate looks to set 'guardrails' for patient safety

Artificial intelligence could reduce clinicians' administrative work and accelerate drug innovation, but the new technology needs oversight, said lawmakers, who met last week to discuss benefits as well as possible threats of AI.

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November 13, 2023

Why unnecessary medical testing prevails in the U.S. health care system, wasting billions

Of the $3 trillion spent each year on health care in the U.S., 10% to 30% consists of so-called "low-value care" – when doctors order unnecessary X-rays, EKGs, lab tests and antibiotics, according to multiple estimates.

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November 13, 2023

Can we afford not to pay for obesity care?

Employers are feeling the pressure, wanting to provide meaningful benefits but also needing to ensure they are cost-effective and adding value.

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November 10, 2023

PBM reform is on, as Senate advances new bill that forces pharmacies to report costs

The comprehensive new bill, which advanced on Wednesday, would introduce more transparency, such as requiring pharmacies to report medication costs – and would be paired with another PBM bill that passed earlier this year.

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Americans are gaining weight, but should employers pay the price?

Biden administration's fee limits on PBMs backfires, say pharmacists

FDA plan for reviewing AI-enabled medical devices isn't quite computing

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Health Care Reform Stories

Biden announces new initiative to 'spur innovation' in women's health research

Health care could start driving inflation (due to new government calculations)

AI will play 'significant role' in health insurance sector — just not right away

Shaping the future of AI in health care: Senate looks to set 'guardrails' for patient safety

Why unnecessary medical testing prevails in the U.S. health care system, wasting billions

Can we afford not to pay for obesity care?

PBM reform is on, as Senate advances new bill that forces pharmacies to report costs