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GLP-1 Revolution, Non-Traditional Delivery, and Telehealth Expansion

HIT Consultant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that obesity accounts for $147 billion in annual healthcare costs, an amount which could be greatly lowered through use of the new drugs. GLP-1 medications have also been shown to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.

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The Economic Contours of the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack: Taking Stock So Far

Health Populi

Once we became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting our partners and patients, we took immediate action to disconnect our systems to prevent further impact. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a cyber security issue, and our experts are working to address the matter. A future hit on providers’ credit ratings?

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Most Americans Follow an Eating Pattern in Search of Energy, Protein, and Well-Being – With Growing Financial Stress: A Food as Medicine Update

Health Populi

The accounting found that SNAP comprised $2 in $3 of spending on nutrition security in America. Research from the USDA (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) which is responsible for the SNAP nutrition assistance program in the U.S. published this month on spending by program for FY 2023.

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15 Healthcare Marketing Strategies to Attract Today’s Healthcare Consumer

Healthcare Success

Doctors tell patients that an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure. Today, virtually every type of healthcare business markets, including health systems, hospitals, multilocation providers, solo practices, pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturers, health plans, consumer brands, and more.

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Marketing to Baby Boomers: 9 Key Insights Especially Relevant to Healthcare

Healthcare Success

and account for over 40% of total consumer expenditures—yet, they are still misrepresented in advertising campaigns. Their healthcare needs will become more complex as they age, translating to higher demand for healthcare services, products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and more.

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Self-Care is Healthcare for Everyday People

Health Populi

As the patient is increasingly the payor, some of those savings accrue to her, especially if she uses a health savings account where OTC meds are claimable with a tax advantage. healthcare system in terms of clinician visits averted and prescription drug cost savings.

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ISPOR’s Top 10 HEOR Trends

Healthcare ECONOMIST

“Application of social determinants of health (SDoH) to HEOR is increasing… The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion looks at SDoH as part of its Healthy People 2030 initiative. ” Health Equity. ” Accelerated drug approvals. ” Value measurement.