What You Should Know:
- NationsBenefits®, the leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions provider is proud to announce a new partnership with Dollar General, the largest discount retailer in the United States by store count.
- By integrating with Dollar General at more than 20,000 locations across the nation, the NationsBenefits’ proprietary Basket Analyzer Service (BAS) will provide millions of health plan members with increased access to affordable and nutritious
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WeightWatchers Offers Reduced Price Wegovy® Through Novo Nordisk Collaboration
What You Should Know:
- WeightWatchers, the global leader in science-backed weight management, announced a expansion of its collaboration with Novo Nordisk that will increase access to authentic, FDA-approved Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection through WeightWatchers Clinic.
- The collaboration aims to simplify the prescription process, enhance affordability, and explore real-world research initiatives to improve long-term outcomes for individuals managing their weight.
Streamlined Access
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Two-Thirds of Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries Say Their Health is a Day-to-Day Challenge, Cityblock Health Survey Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Cityblock Health announced the compelling findings from a new survey, conducted in partnership with Ipsos, shedding light on the complex healthcare experiences of individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
- The survey highlights significant challenges faced by this rapidly growing population, including widespread confusion, delayed care, and difficulties accessing essential services.
The Dual-Eligible Challenge
Dual-eligible individuals
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6 Communication Strategies to Improve Rural Health Outcomes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rural Americans have a higher risk of premature death from heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries than urban residents. Challenges related to social determinants of health (SDOH) such as poverty, lack of healthy food options, and poor transportation contribute to the problem.
Access also remains a key hurdle. One in five Americans lives in a rural area, where provider shortages account
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Aledade Expands Michigan Footprint with Acquisition of CCA’s Value-Based Care Operations
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- Aledade, the largest network of independent primary care in the United States, has announced its acquisition of the Michigan-based value-based care operations of CCA Holding Company, Inc.
- The move deepens Aledade’s presence across the state and empowers more physicians to succeed in a healthcare system focused on patient outcomes and quality.
Strengthening a Statewide Presence
The acquisition includes an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and a
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GLP-1 Patients Missed Over $10M in Potential Savings in a Single Quarter, Report Finds
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- A new data analysis from DoseSpot, a leader in e-prescribing and healthcare technology solutions, found that 92 percent of GLP-1 prescriptions the company processed in Q1 2025 could have been filled at a lower price. This translates to a staggering $10.2M in missed savings for patients on these popular medications.
- The analysis of over 100,000 prescriptions highlights a significant gap in cost transparency and access to savings programs, contributing to the
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The Overlooked Connection Between GLP-1s, Obesity, and Eating Disorders
The false belief that people with obesity do not have eating disorders is one of the most harmful misconceptions in obesity care. In reality, individuals with obesity are at a high risk for eating disorders.
The intersection of obesity, mental health, and disordered eating is complex. As GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) become more widely used for weight management, the risk of exacerbating eating disorders must be addressed. Obesity is not just a metabolic
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Walmart and Soda Health Launch “Everyday Health Signals™” Program for Medicare and Medicaid Members
What You Should Know:
- Walmart and Soda Health, a health technology company focused on smarter health benefits administration announced a collaboration to launch the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program.
- The strategic initiative will be available to select Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members, providing personalized nutrition and wellness guidance based on retail shopping insights.
- The program is designed to support day-to-day decisions for better health and
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How to Scale New Innovations in Autism Therapy
Autism acceptance differs from awareness in that acceptance reinforces the need for inclusion—an acknowledgement that neurodiversity can be a strength and that people with autism are valued, contributing members of society.
This sentiment has never been more important as the United States faces an unprecedented and fast-growing rise in autism cases. Unfortunately, against that backdrop, it’s also become clear that the way we as an industry and a health system have supported
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Life After GLP-1s: New Report Shows How to Avoid Weight Regain
What You Should Know:
- A new report released by Virta Health, a leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, offers an optimistic counter-narrative to the prevailing belief that weight regain is inevitable after stopping GLP-1 medications. The findings show that a structured, medically guided off-ramp combined with lifestyle support leads to sustained success, challenging the notion that these drugs must be a lifelong commitment.
- In partnership with Wakefield Research,
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