September 4, 2023
Gene therapy drugs are pharmaceutical products designed to treat or alleviate genetic disorders by modifying or correcting the underlying genetic mutations that cause these conditions. Gene therapy involves introducing, altering, or repairing genetic material within a patient’s cells to address the root cause of a disease. There are different approaches and technologies used in gene …
August 21, 2023
Last week, Blue Shield of California announced the end of a 15-year partnership with CVS Health’s pharmacy benefits manager Caremark, in favor of new partnerships to provide access to affordable prescription drugs. For now, Blue Shield is betting on a predicted $500M in annual savings by switching to Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company (MCCPDC) …
July 11, 2023
It seems like in every circle people are discussing the new weight loss drugs. At the Academy Awards Jimmy Kimmel cracked a joke during his opening monologue. “Everybody looks so great,” Kimmel said. “When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder ‘Is Ozempic right for me?’” So, what are these popular & …
February 28, 2023
Gene Therapy Drugs What are they: Gene therapy drugs are medications that use gene–based techniques to treat diseases or medical conditions. They involve introducing genetic material into cells to replace or suppress malfunctioning or missing genes. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as viruses carrying the desired genetic material, or through …
February 22, 2023
The rising cost of medications are a leading healthcare issue for people today. More than 40% of Americans reported struggling to pay for the cost of their medications, despite health insurance coverage. When the cost of their prescriptions go up, people are forced to make tough decisions, including rationing necessary medications or skipping meals or …
September 6, 2022
Whether you’re a private equity professional, acquisition entrepreneur, or any other professional investor, you understand the need to measure every dollar in a business and make sound, strategic, data-driven investment and operational decisions. And if you’re looking to grow and scale a business, one of your primary concerns is human capital. How are you getting …
August 24, 2022
So, you’re thinking about self-funding your health plan, or maybe you have a self-funded plan but you’re not quite exactly sure how it works. Good news for you! Welcome to the LBL Group’s Self-Funded Health Insurance for Dummies, a FAQ for self-funding your health plan. We’ve collected the information below as a quick reference guide …
August 2, 2022
RIP Bill Russell It’s unfathomable to think this guy won 11 NBA titles and seemed as good a person off the court as he was a player on it. But this note about the racism he experienced while he was playing (and winning) in Boston is sobering to read. This stuff never went away, it’s …
July 26, 2022
(credit: Nikhil Krishnan @nikillinit) Amazon buys One Medical: This was the big healthcare news last week and people have a bunch of takes around “What this means for healthcare” etc. like ones from Nikhil (including the image above) and Lizzy Lawrence for Protocol. My friend Alyssa Alsheimer (@alyssaalsh) made the point that Amazon has owned …
July 19, 2022
… Late night when you need my love (emotional support) The new 988 mental health hotline is live: 988 is the new three-digit number that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The number went live on July 16th and replaces the longer 1-800 273-TALK number. NPR put out a good write-up on the background of …
