Feb 19, 2024

Hey everyone,

I’ve got some interesting healthcare news to share with you today. In North Carolina, state officials are tightening access to weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro in an effort to control costs. While this may help save state budgets, it could also lead to pushback from patients who feel they’re being denied access to effective obesity treatments. It’s an important topic that we’ll definitely keep an eye on.

On another note, a recent national survey showed that more than half of healthcare workers believe racial discrimination against patients is a major problem. This is concerning, as racism in healthcare settings can harm patients’ health, and witnessing it can also hurt healthcare workers’ wellbeing. It’s something that healthcare systems need to address and work on improving.

In other news, a CDC analysis suggests that smoking has overtaken injections as the leading method of drug use in deadly overdoses. This is indicative of the shifting nature of the U.S. drug epidemic, and it highlights the importance of expanded public health messaging and harm reduction services.

It’s always important to stay informed about these healthcare topics, and I’m glad I could share this news with you. Keep an eye out for more updates on these important issues in the future.

Take care,

Summy

Stay Well!