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“Investigational” Is Payer Code for “Coverage Denied”

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor -
Outside the pandemic, “investigational” remains payer code for denying reimbursement. In the case of treatment for chronic conditions, even FDA-approved digital-health and connected devices languish on waitlists for formulary inclusion.

Carrying On in a World That Can Seem Beyond Repair

Cullen Burnell -
World events can be overwhelming - the straw that breaks the camel's back for those who battle mental health issues. But there are things you can do to mitigate the threat and safeguard your wellbeing.

Hair Straightening and Cancer — What Oncologists Want You to Know

Michael Hunter, MD -
THE HEADLINES ARE FRIGHTENING: “Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in a new study,” blares CNN. NBC News offers this: “Chemical hair straighteners linked to [a] higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows.”

Avoiding Drug-Induced Weight Gain: A Little Awareness Goes a Long Way

Katherine Saunders, MD -
This fall, Ozempic suddenly seemed to be everywhere, as celebrities and influencers jumped on the viral trend of using the prescription diabetes drug as a quick weight-loss fix. (Spoiler alert: It’s not that simple.)

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