To ensure that the substantial investment in GLP-1 medications yields their full potential, keep this in mind: Without the expert guidance of a registered dietitian, you risk not achieving the significant clinical benefits these drugs offer and forfeiting the potential for sustainable, transformative health outcomes. If your population is going to go on these drugs, be sure to do more to help them succeed.
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Behavior change with GLP-1s is crucial. While these medications show much promise for weight loss, they're not a standalone solution. GLP-1 medications are designed to work in tandem with a proper diet and exercise regimen. That's where Noom's GLP-1 Companion steps in. 💪 Take a deep deep into the science behind GLP-1s and the importance of tailored behavior change for better outcomes and cost savings. Learn more about our GLP-1 Companion program here: https://lnkd.in/e3REP3nB
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Merative will be hosting a webinar on GLP-1 drugs (#weightlossrx), and how payers are addressing the issue. This webinar will provide an in-depth discussion on access, clinical and economic hurdles, and trends across our client base. Learn how other payers are addressing this issue. #healthcare #healcaredata #healthcareanalytics #GLP1
We all know how popular GLP-1 drugs are - especially with their impact on weight loss - but what about the health equity barriers impacting fair access to them? Join our webinar for the current trends, clinical and economic hurdles, and what health plans and employers need to know: https://lnkd.in/ggXkBjNd
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Has Ozempic been a topic in your health plan discussions? As you see below they are major differences in pricing for this drug outside of the United States. Is it time to look for alternative Pharmacy strategies in your health plan?
Kaiser Family Foundation Drug price comparison: Ozempic: List Price of Weight Loss Drug Ozempic, U.S. vs Peer Nations U.S.: $936 Japan: $169 Canada: $147 Switzerland: $144 Germany: $103 Netherlands: $103 Sweden: $96 United Kingdom: $93 Australia: $87 France: $83 One more example that the U.S. health care system is broken. This requires employers to actively manage their health care plans and strategy not just their health care renewals.
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The RHC is pleased to share our position paper on the national Pharmacare Act. As a significant milestone in the evolution of Canada’s universal health care system, the Pharmacare Act offers the prospect of broader coverage of some existing medicines, which in turn should lead to improved health outcomes and greater health equity. Although the 2024 Federal Budget announced $1.5B over 5 years to support the national Pharmacare Act, a more ambitious program will ultimately require significantly more funding ramped up at a faster rate than currently anticipated. Apart from increased funding, the RHC is also eager to better understand the principles, strategy and criteria that will underpin any expansion beyond contraceptives and medicines for diabetes. Read our full position paper here: https://lnkd.in/e26xCC9B #FederalBudget2024
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Fall conferences are in full swing, and unsurprisingly GLP-1's continue to be a hot topic for payers. For a primer on what they are thinking, take a look at our survey report, which breaks it down. https://lnkd.in/gpgmXFXf
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1moIt is so important to note that the clinical trials that led to approval of incretin-based therapies included lifestyle counseling by RDN or a similar qualified healthcare professional! The impressive results were not achieved by medication alone.