Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocketEli Lilly's Zepbound reaches 100,000 direct buyers monthly, showing a shift towards online drug sales despite insurance coverage limitations.
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren't CelebratingThe end of tirzepatide shortage brings uncertainty for patients reliant on compounded versions of the drug.Patients fear losing access to effective medication due to shortages, complicating the availability situation.
Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocketEli Lilly's Zepbound reaches 100,000 direct buyers monthly, showing a shift towards online drug sales despite insurance coverage limitations.
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren't CelebratingThe end of tirzepatide shortage brings uncertainty for patients reliant on compounded versions of the drug.Patients fear losing access to effective medication due to shortages, complicating the availability situation.
GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointmentsNew GP contract in England will enhance patient access with more online bookings and appointments.
Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatmentsMemorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Hundreds of Ontarians line up overnight in freezing cold, 'desperate' for a chance at a family doctor | CBC NewsPeople lined up in severe cold to register for a limited number of spots available for a family doctor, highlighting a healthcare crisis.
Health Industry Experts Talk Increasing Trust and Lowering CostsHealthcare is a focal point in the 2024 election, reflecting the pressing challenges individuals face regarding costs.
Exclusive | NYU Langone pleaded with Hochul for congestion pricing exemptions for vulnerable patients, staffNYU Langone leaders urged for congestion pricing exceptions for patients and staff, as most of their patients live outside the toll zone.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointmentsNew GP contract in England will enhance patient access with more online bookings and appointments.
Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatmentsMemorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Hundreds of Ontarians line up overnight in freezing cold, 'desperate' for a chance at a family doctor | CBC NewsPeople lined up in severe cold to register for a limited number of spots available for a family doctor, highlighting a healthcare crisis.
Health Industry Experts Talk Increasing Trust and Lowering CostsHealthcare is a focal point in the 2024 election, reflecting the pressing challenges individuals face regarding costs.
Exclusive | NYU Langone pleaded with Hochul for congestion pricing exemptions for vulnerable patients, staffNYU Langone leaders urged for congestion pricing exceptions for patients and staff, as most of their patients live outside the toll zone.
GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?GPs in England are initiating work-to-rule actions citing insufficient funding, which may critically impact patient access to healthcare.
Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdogAccess to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.
English dentists walking away' from NHS work as fees fail to cover costsNHS dentists are exiting the system due to unsustainable costs.Patients face a growing crisis in accessing NHS dental care.Dentists subsidize NHS work with private practice earnings.The profession is deteriorating under financial strain.
Plans to end NHS dental care crisis not working, warns spending watchdogAccess to NHS dental care is deteriorating, with the National Audit Office warning that recovery plans are failing and treatment availability is declining.
English dentists walking away' from NHS work as fees fail to cover costsNHS dentists are exiting the system due to unsustainable costs.Patients face a growing crisis in accessing NHS dental care.Dentists subsidize NHS work with private practice earnings.The profession is deteriorating under financial strain.
Free-standing ERs are popping up all over South Florida. Don't confuse them for urgent caresFree-standing emergency rooms are rapidly expanding in South Florida to improve access and convenience for residents in suburban areas.
North London hospital trusts announce mergerThe merger of two NHS trusts aims to improve healthcare access and reduce waiting times in north London.
First NHS physiotherapy clinic run by AI to start this yearThe first NHS AI-run physiotherapy clinic set to reduce waiting times and enhance patient access.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
First NHS physiotherapy clinic run by AI to start this yearThe first NHS AI-run physiotherapy clinic set to reduce waiting times and enhance patient access.
UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private feesPrivate dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.
Drugmakers can keep making off-brand weight-loss drugs as FDA backpedalsThe FDA's decision to change a prior ruling alleviated patient access issues but raised safety concerns regarding compounded drugs.
Medical schools and legislation aim to address a worsening doctor shortage that's already hitting rural communitiesA projected doctor shortage of 86,000 by 2036 will significantly impact rural community healthcare access.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealedGP shortages lead to increased patient loads for GPs, exacerbating access issues and declining satisfaction in healthcare in England.
Newly-signed law will give patients more access to medicines and informationNew law removes 'gag clause' for pharmacists, enhancing transparency on medication pricing and accessibility.
Menopausal women struggling to find HRT implants despite government U-turnThe government initially blocked the distribution of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) implants for menopausal women, causing significant distress and challenges to access this life-changing treatment.Menopausal women are experiencing serious physical and mental health symptoms, with HRT implants providing consistent relief in comparison to other forms of HRT.
Big Pharma's Supply Chain is CRUMBLING as Drug Shortages Reach Decade HighDrug shortages in the U.S. are at the highest level in a decade, impacting various types of drugs for over three years on average.