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Should doctors refuse to treat obese patients?

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IN BRIEF: Doctors are not required to treat obese patients who won’t do anything to lose weight but the problem is more than reminding patients they need to get exercise and drop pounds. This is leading to excessive costs to out healthcare system and something needs to be done.

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Insurance companies putting profits ahead of patients

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Five of America’s largest health insurers reported more than $11bn in profits in the second quarter – a decline from the same period last year when the Covid-19 pandemic helped drive sky-high profits yet they are having more of a say on patients’ treatments even when HCPs disagree. Then there is prior authorization.

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Our abysmal health care system

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One in three GoFundMe campaigns is now for healthcare-related costs, and it’s getting worse. The passage of the Inflation Control bill is an excellent first step in limiting high drug costs, but our healthcare system is still built for profit at the expense of patients. Prior authorization is out of control. The result:?

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Get ready for HUGE healthcare changes

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There is going to be more coverage for virtual doctors’ visits in new employee health plans along with expanded mental health benefits and access to on-site health clinics. Of course, this comes at an increased cost even though health insurers are making a lot of money. What does this mean for DTC marketers?

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A realistic view of healthcare in 2022

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Yes, there will be changes in healthcare in the coming years but put away the thoughts that telehealth and wearable devices will revolutionize healthcare. More and more patients demand a level of service they want with the increased costs of health insurance premiums. The post A realistic view of healthcare in 2022.

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The biggest challenge for healthcare

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American healthcare is the most expensive globally, but it’s not close to being the best. Our healthcare system has become like a mass-market retailer, in the door to treat the problem and out the door with an Rx or other treatment recommendation. All Pete’s doctors did was treat his condition.

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Our healthcare system is really screwed up

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American healthcare is screwed up and meant to enrich the providers. I experienced the inadequacy of our healthcare system firsthand. After a few days of pain and discomfort in my shoulder, I emailed my doctor to get an MRI. This is today’s American healthcare. This IS the future of healthcare.