Top 5 Conference Coverage Items of 2024
The year's top conference coverage item shares the effects of "Ozempic Bod" and "Ozempic Face," as presented at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago.
- The Ozempic Bod Gets Trimmer, ‘Ozempic Face’ Gets Older | AAO 2024
Rapid weight loss from the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1s) can reduce fat tissue in face that makes for a smooth, more youthful appearance, says AAO presenter.
Read here - Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024
An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV.
Read here - GLP-1 Tiering Agreement Reached, Says Optum Rx President
Health plans that use Optum Rx as their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) will be allowed to tier their coverage of GLP-1s and still receive rebates under an agreement the PBM has reached with the manufacturers, says the PBM president. Optum officials said later that the negotiations were still ongoing.
Read here - William Shatner Discusses Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment | AAD 2024
The 92-year-old "Star Trek" star said the skin cancer was treated surgically and with immunotherapy. It was apparently the first time he had discussed his melanoma in public.
Read here - Immigrants and Undocumented People Face Significant Health Challenges in the United States | 2024 ATS
Discrimination, fear and lack of knowledge are just a few of the obstacles they face when trying to access healthcare.
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Breaking Down Health Plans, HSAs, AI With Paul Fronstin of EBRI
November 19th 2024Featured in this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast is Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at EBRI, who shed light on the evolving landscape of health benefits with editors of Managed Healthcare Executive.
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In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.
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