Tim Church, Author at MedCity News https://medcitynews.com/author/tchurch/ Healthcare technology news, life science current events Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:08:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 228111745 Diabetes Eradication? The New Chronic Condition Care Playbook and How GLP-1s Are Changing the Game https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/diabetes-eradication-the-new-chronic-condition-care-playbook-and-how-glp-1s-are-changing-the-game/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/04/diabetes-eradication-the-new-chronic-condition-care-playbook-and-how-glp-1s-are-changing-the-game/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:35:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=135857

GLP-1 medications are transforming how we think about chronic disease management and, more importantly, prevention. Ongoing research has found them to be effective in the prevention or treatment of diabetes, heart attacks and strokes, kidney disease, liver disease, sleep apnea, and more.

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Study: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Workplace Wellness https://medcitynews.com/2025/01/study-why-quick-fixes-dont-work-in-workplace-wellness/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/01/study-why-quick-fixes-dont-work-in-workplace-wellness/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:46:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=132454

By grounding wellness programs in behavior-change science, employers can empower their people to build healthier, more sustainable habits.

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Considering Covering GLP-1s? Here’s What You Need to Know https://medcitynews.com/2024/09/considering-covering-glp-1s-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/09/considering-covering-glp-1s-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:50:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=130001

Though chronic disease treatment is rapidly expanding, balancing the latest medication with proven initiatives can help employers manage rising healthcare costs wherever you fall on the GLP-1 coverage spectrum.

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GLP-1s Can Improve Many Common Health Issues, but They’re Not Magic https://medcitynews.com/2024/08/glp-1s-can-improve-many-common-health-issues-but-theyre-not-magic/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/08/glp-1s-can-improve-many-common-health-issues-but-theyre-not-magic/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=129046

Lifestyle is equally important for long-term success. A good behavior-change program can benefit many people with chronic conditions – whether by impacting clinical outcomes, improving quality of life, or helping to lower long-term health-care costs.

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The Skeleton in the Diet Closet: Why Quick-Fix Diets Like Keto Are Unrealistic, Impractical and Downright Discriminatory in the Workplace https://medcitynews.com/2024/03/the-skeleton-in-the-diet-closet-why-quick-fix-diets-like-keto-are-unrealistic-impractical-and-downright-discriminatory-as-workplace-wellness-programs-grapple-with-inclusivity/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:55:40 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=668280

A healthy and inclusive workplace environment needs flexible solutions that are personalized to all lifestyles, work schedules, cultures and food preferences.

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Downside of One-Size-Fits-All: Rethinking Weight-Loss Medications Strategy https://medcitynews.com/2024/02/downside-of-one-size-fits-all-rethinking-weight-loss-medications-strategy/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:48:11 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=663009

A comprehensive approach to obesity management goes beyond prescribing medications for a quick fix.

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