FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss
The approval expands the Wegovy portfolio beyond injections, providing a new administration option for patients.
Health care
Clinics and pharmacies brace for influx of uninsured patients
The end of enhanced ACA premium support in 2026 will likely push millions off marketplace plans, increasing uninsured visits to safety-net clinics and assistance programs.
Hundred Health launches platform with personalized 100-day health plans
Hundred Health aims to address what the company describes as a gap between data access and actionable guidance.
Four House Republicans break ranks to force vote on ACA subsidies
This action bypasses House leadership and ensures a vote as early as January 2026, after the subsidies expire under current law.
How Americans are really losing weight
From intermittent fasting to GLP-1s, Americans are rethinking how they lose weight—and what "healthy" really looks like.
Millions face higher costs as Senate rejects ACA subsidy extension
“People will die,” said Senator Jon Ossoff, Democrat of Georgia.
AI quietly becomes a daily health companion for millions
Recent surveys show that one in three Americans now uses AI for some aspects of personal health management.
Aetna launches new community partnerships in Northwest Missouri
“The support from Aetna is instrumental in helping us provide not just shelter, but a pathway to stability and independence for our residents.“
Trump strikes historic deal to cut drug prices
Prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound drop from over $1,000 to $350 with the new deal. Medicare coverage begins for GLP-1 obesity drugs for the first time.
CANN calls for accountability and bipartisan PBM reform
Community Access National Network (CANN) urges lawmakers to prioritize patients over profits in 340B reforms.
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart disease, and death
A Case Western study indicates the shingles vaccine might provide broader health benefits.
Nomi Health CEO: “The pharmacy is the front door to the health system”
CEO Mark Newman explains how retail pharmacies are becoming central to care delivery and the direct-pay model reshaping health care.
Health care funding on the line in shutdown showdown
A prolonged government shutdown would result in significant disruptions to health care funding and oversight.
ACA subsidy expiration could cost providers $32 billion
Researchers warn that ending subsidies could threaten community care access and increase financial pressure on providers.
Most health care workers plan to change jobs within a year
With 84% of employees feeling underappreciated and half ready to leave, experts warn the industry is losing staff faster than it can replace them.