Expanding Access to Weight‑Loss Drugs Globally

Howie and Harlan are joined by Rajlakshmi Krishnamurthy, the Yale School of Medicine's associate dean for population health, to discuss her work building holistic systems for care at multiple institutions. Harlan discusses healthcare headlines including the launch of "TrumpRX"; Howie reports on a new study taking a novel approach to understanding the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Healthcare Headlines

"The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased"

"More than 20 kids in India have died from contaminated cough syrup. Who's to blame?"

"Senate-passed BIOSECURE Act would add arrow to Trump's drug-pricing quiver"

Wuxi Biologics

H.R.8333: BIOSECURE Act

TrumpRx

"Trump unveils deal for AstraZeneca to cut Medicaid drug prices and join 'TrumpRx' site"

"President announces TrumpRx website for drugs, and pricing deal with Pfizer"

"Exclusive: Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income countries"

Pan American Health Organization

World Health Organization: Obesity and overweight

"Exclusive: Most patients using weight-loss drugs like Wegovy stop within a year, data show"

"In biotech, Boston reigns supreme, but its competitive edge is being challenged in new ways"

"'Disheartening? Yes. Surprising? No.' Report on the future of biotech in Mass. gives a grim outlook."

Population Health

CDC: Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model

American Academy of Family Physicians: Transitional Care Management

"The University of Chicago Medicine to Join CMS Alternative Payment Model"

UChicago Medicine: Accountable Care Organization

Chicago Health Atlas: Social Vulnerability Index

"Relationship Between Social Risk Factors and Emergency Department Use: National Health Interview Survey 2016–2018"

The COVID-19 Vaccine

"Association of 2024–2025 Covid-19 Vaccine with Covid-19 Outcomes in U.S. Veterans"

Katelyn Jetalina: Updated 2025 fall vaccine guide

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