With untold millions of people worldwide who could benefit from GLP-1 drugs, but unable to afford them, lowering price to boost market share is a way to maximize revenue. Along the way competition between the makers of GLP-1 drugs is also driving down the price of drugs to levels middle class consumers can afford.
Author: Devon Herrick
Who Can Use the Title Doctor? Titles are Contentious in Health Care
The title, doctor, carries a lot of prestige. Perhaps due to the prestige or to erect further barriers to entry, a few medical professions have elevated their training to a doctorate. Doctor of Pharmacy is now rather common for students graduating from pharmacy school. Doctor of Nursing Practice is the norm for new nurse practitioners. There is also a Doctor of Physician Therapy, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Chiropractic and Doctor of Psychology. What should these medical professionals call themselves?
WSJ: Simple Tips to Assist Aging in Place in Your Own Home
Most seniors want to remain in their own home as they age. The Wall Street Journal reported on steps that can reduce injuries and help seniors remain in their homes. Remodeling and adaptive technologies to make it easier to age in your own home can cost thousands of dollars depending on what needs to be done. WSJ has a handy remodeling estimator tool.
State Regulated Practice of Medicine Inhibits Innovative Practice Models
Anything that can cut through the bureaucracy and turf wars to nudge medical care into the Information Age would benefit consumers and boost access to care.