Category: Cancer Insurance
People Seek Unapproved Weight Loss Drug Online
By Clover Dunmore October 1, 2026
People seek the unapproved weight loss drug retatrutide online despite FDA approval pending, driven by promising clinical trial results.
Two new weight loss pills now offer needle-free options
By Sailor Fairchild September 30, 2026
Two new FDA-approved oral GLP-1 weight loss pills—Wegovy and Foundayo—offer needle-free alternatives to injectable treatments in 2026, simplifying options for p
Wisconsin APRNs Gain Independence, Medicare Billing Unclear
By Wren Hollings September 22, 2026
Wisconsin APRNs gain independence under the APRN Modernization Act, but Medicare billing remains unclear for these healthcare providers.
Medicare proposes cutting payments for same-day care visits
By Wren Hollings September 21, 2026
Medicare’s 2027 fee schedule may cut payments for same-day care visits, forcing providers to split billing even when combined treatment is medically justified.
Physicians Quit Over Moral Distress as Oregon Acts
By Wren Hollings September 18, 2026
Physician moral distress drives exits, with a survey of 1,200 doctors showing 27% have quit and 25% consider leaving, underscored by an Oregon case study.
CMS mandates 5,556 specialists join new payment model January 1
By Wren Hollings September 17, 2026
CMS mandates 5,556 specialists join the new Ambulatory Specialty Model, tying Medicare Part B payments to patient management.
Doctors Guide Families to Limit Kids’ Smartphone Time
By Sailor Fairchild September 12, 2026
Doctors advise families to limit kids' smartphone time due to health risks, with 40% of children owning tablets by age 2.
Canadians expect health care solutions as Parliament resumes
By Clover Dunmore August 29, 2026
Canadians demand healthcare solutions as Parliament resumes. Nearly 90% prioritize universal access amid a shortage of 6.5 million without a family doctor.
Nurses protest rising workplace violence
By Wren Hollings August 25, 2026
Nurses in Ontario protest rising workplace violence after years of assaults, demanding safer conditions and accountability for health-care workers.
Moon trip quicker than new drugs for Canadians
By Clover Dunmore August 24, 2026
Canada drug approval delays leave patients waiting 10-15 years, longer than a moon mission. Discover why new medicines are so slow to reach you.