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Researchers Propose Solutions to Improve GLP-1 RA Access

Physician's Weekly

Cost-sharing interventions and patient education can help improve access to GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients with obesity, according to an abstract presented at the AACE Annual Meeting 2025. The patient was enrolled in a cost-sharing program that reduced her out-of-pocket expenses by 70%, allowing her to access the medication.

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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

Barton Associates

Despite this shortage, the doctor employment outlook is looking promising—read on to learn more about the doctor job outlook for 2025 and beyond. in April 2025. When you think of healthcare, you likely think of doctors first. The post 2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens? What is the job outlook for a physician?

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

GeriPal

I know, I’m sure it depends with insurance and where you are. Anish 45:34 Yeah, usually the insurance company will cover the cost of the radiation therapy. But we in our department are obtaining insurance authorization before the patient even gets on the table. Like, what should they be expecting in that respect?

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PC for Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Janet Ho, Sach Kale, Julie Childers

GeriPal

I think a lot of people will think of like 16 or 24 milligrams sublingually just because that is what is insurance will pay for for the treatment of opioid use disorder. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2025. Subscribers will claim MOC credit by completing an evaluation with self-reflection questions.

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

GeriPal

You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. That never happens in CMS and other health insurance. But I know other healthcare system in Indiana, they can apply for the new program. And they can start July of 2025.