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August 08, 2024 Customer Newsletter

Written by Challenger Corporation | Aug 8, 2024 9:14:41 PM

  • Cardioprotective Potential of GLP-1 Therapies

  • ABIM Certification Exam - Its Time!

  • Patients Forsake Care Amid Insurance Barriers

  • Remote Doctor Appointments Remain Popular

A Deeper Understanding of GLP-1 Mechanism of Action Will Open Doors for Future Uses

American Society of Preventive Cardiology says GLP-1 therapies are proactive against both cardiology and kidney diseases, though the mechanisms need to be studied.  

A Deeper Understanding of GLP-1 Mechanism of Action Will Open Doors for Future Uses

AHA: Semaglutide Significantly Reduces MACE in Adults With Overweight or Obesity, CVD

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Exhausted By Prior Authorization, Many Patients Abandon Care: AMA Survey

Not surprisingly, when private or public insurers put up barriers to patients getting the care they need, the patients will abandon the effort.  This usually results with the patient coming back in worse shape (19%), damaged permanently (7%), or suffering an adverse event (13%).  That results in a higher toll on both the patients and the healthcare system.

Exhausted By Prior Authorization, Many Patients Abandon Care: AMA Survey

Remote Doctor Appointments Remain Popular

Well, would you rather discuss the test results over the phone with a doctor or spend two hours going through the whole 'see the doctor at the office' routine? State licensing and reimbursement still limit telehealth options, while regulations fail to address some of the absurdities of prescribing by email without ever seeing the patient.

Remote Doctor Appointments Remain Popular