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 | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
The New York Times reports: “We don’t know what will emerge as President Trump’s plan to replace Obamacare, which he has promised to unveil immediately after the 2020 elections. But he has recently endorsed several proposals, and they could provide clues. Over...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
ABC Action News reports: “TAMPA, Fla. — Starting next Wednesday, hospitals will be required to post master lists of prices for their services online. The new federal rule is aimed at educating patients and creating competition. But the ABC Action News I-Team has...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
NAPA net reports: “Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, has introduced legislation that would permit 401(k), 403(b), and SIMPLE retirement plans to make matching contributions to workers as if their student loan payments were...
