--- title: September 19, 2024 Customer Newsletter description: Fixing American Health Care, UHC Criticism, Ozempic Conversation, Fair Pay for Doctors, ACG Criticizes UHC, Best Subscription Value image: https://challengercme.com/hubfs/Neighborhood.jpg --- [![Med-Challenger-green-logo-1024x244](https://challengercme.com/hubfs/Med-Challenger-green-logo-1024x244.webp) ](https://challengercme.com/) - [SHOP EXAM PREP & CME ](https://challengercme.com/blog/september-19-2024-customer-newsletter-0#) ### [EMERGENCY MEDICINE](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) [ABEM exam prep](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-exam-review-cme-course), [MyEMCert](https://challengercme.com/emergency-medicine-myemcert-exam-review-course), etc. ### [FAMILY MEDICINE](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) [ABFM exam prep](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-exam-review-cme-course), [ABFM KSA](https://challengercme.com/family-medicine-moc-ksa-course), etc. ### [INTERNAL MEDICINE ABIM exam prep, MOC points, etc.](https://challengercme.com/internal-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) ### [OBGYN ABOG exam prep, CREOG, etc.](https://challengercme.com/obgyn-exam-review-cme-course) ### [PEDIATRICS ABP exam prep, MOCA-PEDS, etc.](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-medicine-exam-review-cme-course) ### [PEDIATRIC EM](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-3rd-edition) [ABP/ABEM exam prep Ed.3](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-3rd-edition), [Ed.2](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-emergency-medicine-pack2), etc. ### [SPECIAL PURPOSE / SPEX FSMB exam prep, etc.](https://challengercme.com/special-purpose-exam-review-spex-exam-preparation-course) ### [PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT](https://challengercme.com/physician-assistant-exam-review-cme-course) [PANCE / PANRE](https://challengercme.com/physician-assistant-exam-review-cme-course), [CAQ-EM](https://challengercme.com/pa-caq-em-review-course), etc ### [NURSE PRACTITIONER](https://challengercme.com/family-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cme-course) [FNP](https://challengercme.com/family-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cme-course), [ENP](https://challengercme.com/emergency-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), [AGNP](https://challengercme.com/adult-gerontology-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), [PNCB/CPNP](https://challengercme.com/pediatric-nurse-practitioner-exam-review-cne-course), etc. ### [NURSING / NCLEX NCLEX, CNE, etc.](https://challengercme.com/nursing-certification-nclex-exam-review-cne-courses) ### [STATE-REQUIRED CME / CE State CME requirements, etc.](https://challengercme.com/state-required-cme) ### [JOINT COMMISSION CME](https://challengercme.com/stroke-center-ce-review-course) [Stroke](https://challengercme.com/stroke-center-ce-review-course), [Cardiac](https://challengercme.com/cardiac-center-ce-review-course), [Trauma](https://challengercme.com/trauma-center-ce-review-course), [ALS](https://challengercme.com/advanced-life-support-and-resuscitation-center-ce-review-course), etc. ### [PROFESSIONALISM CME Professionalism review with CME](https://challengercme.com/professionalism-review-course) ### [DERMATOLOGY CME Dermatology review with CME](https://challengercme.com/dermatology-review-course) ### [USMLE STEP 2CK / STEP 3 USMLE exam prep, etc.](https://challengercme.com/usmle-certification-exam-review-clerkship-exams-shelf-exam-review) - [INSTITUTIONS ](https://challengercme.com/atlas-pro-inst) - [BLOG ](https://challengercme.com/blog) - [SUPPORT ](https://support.challengercme.com/knowledge) [SIGN IN ](https://fuse.challengercme.com/sign-in?redirectURL=%2Fuserdash) # September 19, 2024 Customer Newsletter Fixing American Health Care, UHC Criticism, Ozempic Conversation, Fair Pay for Doctors, ACG Criticizes UHC, Best Subscription Value [ Challenger Corporation ](https://challengercme.com/blog/author/challenger-corporation) Sep 19, 2024 ### < [All Posts](https://challengercme.com/blog) Try Med-Challenger Start a free trial today and save! 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[Fixing American Health Care: Kissing the Frog](https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/fixing-american-health-care-kissing-the-frog) - Medical Economics | ## ![mindframe_Modern_Memphis_Tennessee_in_the_Summertime_is_happy_b8a01fd0-d3c7-45d3-812e-9c5693d48d0a_3](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mindframe_Modern_Memphis_Tennessee_in_the_Summertime_is_happy_b8a01fd0-d3c7-45d3-812e-9c5693d48d0a_3.jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&height=78&name=mindframe_Modern_Memphis_Tennessee_in_the_Summertime_is_happy_b8a01fd0-d3c7-45d3-812e-9c5693d48d0a_3.jpg) ## [![prepare your residents to be the best (2)](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/prepare%20your%20residents%20to%20be%20the%20best%20(2).png?width=795&height=795&name=prepare%20your%20residents%20to%20be%20the%20best%20(2).png)](https://challengercme.com/med-challenger-free-trial-landing-page) ## ![divider mindframe_summer_in_memphis_tennessee_in_2024_detailed_color__3391bba1-32b9-4ea5-b3fa-2bf287b8275c_3](https://challengercme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/divider%20mindframe_summer_in_memphis_tennessee_in_2024_detailed_color__3391bba1-32b9-4ea5-b3fa-2bf287b8275c_3.jpg?upscale=true&width=1120&height=78&name=divider%20mindframe_summer_in_memphis_tennessee_in_2024_detailed_color__3391bba1-32b9-4ea5-b3fa-2bf287b8275c_3.jpg)I Prescribe GLP-1s: What The Ozempic Conversation Is Missing An interesting article and discussion on the use of GLP-1s in weight loss, covering the benefits, complications, proper use, and side effects. The article also explores some of the newer drugs emerging, including glucagon agonists and hormones for appetite suppression. [I Prescribe GLP-1s: What To Ozempic Conversation Is Missing](https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/prescribing-glp-1s-what-to-ozempic-conversation-is-missing) - MindBodyGreen   ## ![Memphis_Tennessee_in_the_Summer](https://challengercme.com/hubfs/Memphis_Tennessee_in_the_Summer.avif)American College of Gastroenterology Latest to Criticize UHC The latest in a long line of associations and professional groups expressing skepticism about insurers practicing 'up-to-date and evidence-based medicine.' In this case, it's about the UnitedHealthcare gold card. We side with these groups on the issue: Who is paying for prior authorization (PA) decisions, and what is their primary interest? However, some optimistic doctors support the streamlined process. [American College of Gastroenterology latest to criticize UHC ](https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/american-college-of-gastroenterology-latest-to-criticize-uhc.html)- Beckers ![memphis](https://challengercme.com/hubfs/memphis.avif)Appellate Court Vacates No Surprises Act Rule That Favors Insurers Specifically, this issue is based on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding 'Chevron deference.' While more cases are likely to follow, the practice of insurers handling out-of-network providers or picking and choosing which patient treatments they pay for should never have been left to the insurers. Arbitration was supposed to be the solution, but the ruling found that ordering arbitration exceeds the authority of the act. (It also raises significant concerns about regulatory capture.) One has to question how we reached the point where insurers are deciding who they pay, rather than simply determining whether appropriate care was provided for their customer—the patient. But then again, is the patient really the customer anymore? Chances are, this issue will end up back in Congress, unless lawmakers find a way to avoid making a decision.  [Appellate Court Vacates No Surprises Act Rule that Favors Insurers](https://www.ama-assn.org/health-care-advocacy/access-care/appellate-court-vacates-no-surprises-act-rule-favors-insurers) - AMA | | --- | [ Subscribe to Our Blog & Save 15% ](https://challengercme.com/blog) ## Similar posts how to prepare ### [Boosting Residency Program ITE Scores: Proven Strategies for Success](https://challengercme.com/blog/boosting-residency-program-ite-scores-proven-strategies-for-success) In Training Exams (ITEs) are a critical part of residency. Ensuring your residents pass with high scores is important. Here are some steps to raise... 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