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Insurance Coverage for Psychedelic Therapy

Bill of Health

By Vincent Joralemon As therapies using drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD advance through the FDA research and approval pipeline, patients should be prepared for steep price tags attached to these procedures. Prioritizing “On-Label” Prescriptions Right now, few insurers cover off-label ketamine therapy (i.e.,

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9amHealth Raises $9.5M Series A Extension Led by The Cigna Group Ventures to Expand to Employers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

A recent survey conducted by 9amHealth found that 48% of Americans are on or want to be on a GLP-1 medication, and a staggering 20% would even change their jobs to get access to coverage for the drugs. But with such a high price point, employers are in need of smart solutions to manage costs and the expectations of employees.

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Drug Price Transparency: Planning for Change

HIT Consultant

Currently, some 22 states have enacted prescription drug transparency laws that require entities across the drug supply chain to report pricing information to state officials. This trend is also confirmed by a 2021 GoodRx survey around medication adherence and drug cost, which shows that 18.7%

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When Buying a Pair of Jeans Competes With Filling a Prescription at CVS in Target

Health Populi

Sensory-friendly shirts will have flat seams, softer material and no tags.” ” The items will be priced between $6 and $29.99 Target focused on another under-served and fast-growing market of people who can well use clothing that’s easy to take on and off, more comfortable and live-able, at an accessible price-point.

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

For the organization’s 2020 vision, there are three category pillars in sight: over-the-counter (OTC) drugs (the core mission for over a century), dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices (think: the CES digital health aisles, and beyond). But we wouldn’t want to pay a value-based price for aspirin. health care system $94.8

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Day 4 Notes from the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Healthcare Law Blog

If you include substance abuse disorders (opioid, alcohol, other illegal and legal drugs) as well, the numbers and costs continue to grow. Deep Thoughts on Drug Costs. There are a lot of “blockbuster” drugs coming to market today and in the near future with eye-watering price tags. Bring on the Robots.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.