By Kate MacDonald – Administrative Burden, Fees, and Indirect Cost Drivers – These days, plan administrators may feel like the self-funded landscape is akin to the wild, wild west. Many plan administrators wear many hats: They’re often both business owners and are responsible for insuring their employees and their dependents.
We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest from The Phia Group LLC, AHIP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Physicians for a National Health Program, Carta Healthcare, Imagine Pediatrics, UnitedHealthcare, Eliciting Insights, Garmin Health, Doximity, AMA and more.
By David Ostrowsky – On the prescription drug front, the recent launch of TrumpRx has been all the rage on the federal level, but not to be overlooked, there have been some fascinating state-specific developments worth examining.
By Naga Vivekanandan Esq. – Medicare has spent years watching GLP-1 drugs move from a promising diabetes therapy to one of the most consequential drivers of prescription drug spending. That shift has been fueled by strong clinical results, expanding indications, and unprecedented demand.
By Naga Vivekanandan Esq. – Those in the healthcare space, or generally anyone who uses social media, has likely heard a lot of buzz about GLP-1 medications lately. Originally developed for diabetes treatment, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become incredibly popular for weight loss.
By Bryan M. Dunton Esq. – Wearables and health apps are no longer niche wellness perks but instead have become a cornerstone of modern wellness initiatives. Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, glucose monitors, and app-based coaching programs promise to improve engagement, encourage healthier behaviors, and potentially reduce long-term claims costs.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of August that we think deserve sharing again.
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