The annual cost of health care for a family of four covered through a typical employer plan is an eye-watering $37,824 in 2026, according to a Milliman estimate out this week.
Why it matters: For as long as I've been covering health care, there's been general recognition that if any one group can really put a dent in health care spending, it's employers.
A next-generation obesity drug from Eli Lilly reached a new level of weight loss in a late clinical trial, matching levels generally seen in those who've had bariatric surgery, company officials said Thursday.
Why it matters: The results challenge assumptions of how much the drugs can achieve and could help Lilly reinforce its position at the front of an increasingly competitive market.
The U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak is drawing new warnings from public health experts about the impact of the Trump administration's global health policies, including the dismantlement of USAID and itswithdrawal from the World Health Organization.
Why it matters: While officials are rushing to get resources to stricken parts of Africa, infectious disease experts fear the administration's other actions are weakening critical networks needed for a rapid response in a densely populated, politically unstable part of the world.
