by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hospitals play a pivotal role in the U.S. healthcare system, accounting for a significant portion of national health expenditures. In 2023, spending on hospital care reached $1.5 trillion, representing nearly one-third (31%) of total healthcare spending. This...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recent research indicates that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). A study published in JAMA Psychiatry involved 48 participants diagnosed with AUD. Over...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The escalating costs of weight-loss medications, particularly GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are prompting several states to reconsider their coverage policies for state employees. In Colorado, expenditures on these medications have more than quadrupled from...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 14, 2020 | Health Insurance News
Forbes.com reports: “We made insurance its own category on this year’s Fintech 50 list. Why? It’s hot. Global funding for insurtech companies jumped from $4.4 billion (410 deals) in 2018 to $6.8 billion (476 deals) last year, according to Accenture. There are...
by Eriksen Insurance | Oct 29, 2019 | Affordable Care Act
Starting on January 1, 2020, employers will be able to help their employees pay for qualified medical costs–such as premiums for an Individual Marketplace plan–through a new individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA). An ICHRA is an alternative to a...
