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A new, 10-year CMS model called ACCESS will test whether an outcome-aligned payment approach can expand access to technology-enabled chronic care management in Original Medicare starting in July 2026.
CMS says that…
What You Should Know:
– President Donald J. Trump announced the latest in a series of significant actions to lower prescription drug prices, unveiling agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk.
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In a groundbreaking move that reshapes direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical access, Eli Lilly has partnered with Walmart to offer in-store pickup services for Zepbound vials. This collaboration represents the first retail pharmacy partnership for LillyDirect, Eli…
Antoine Pivron, VP of Health Solutions at Withings
As payers and health systems seek scalable solutions to address obesity, the conversation is shifting from access to accountability. Virtual weight management programs have emerged as a…
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Background: Obesity and related disorders are rising globally, especially in China, where they are linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues. As intermittent fasting gains popularity for weight management, the use of…
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Background: Overweight or obesity is a prognostic factor for breast cancer recurrence and breast cancer-related deaths. However, weight control is difficult for breast cancer survivors because of menopause, chemotherapy, anti-hormonal therapy, and psychological issues….
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What You Should Know:
– Pfizer Inc. and Metsera, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Pfizer will acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases…
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Overeating contributes to obesity and poses a significant public health threat. The SenseWhy study (2018–2022) monitored 65 individuals with obesity in free-living settings, collecting 2302 meal-level observations (48 per participant), using an activity-oriented wearable…
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Background: The increasing prevalence of obesity and related metabolic disorders has highlighted the need for innovative tools to monitor and manage metabolic health. The Lumen device offers a novel approach to assess the metabolic…
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Yosef Sari Harb, chief executive and founder of Happitech (Credit: Life Science Intelligence, Inc)
Virtual ward and remote monitoring technology provider Doccla has partnered with Happitech to bring remote monitoring of atrial fibrillation (AF)…
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