Financial Implications of Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro

Ozempic is a popular diabetes medication that also helps with weight-loss. The other name for Ozempic is #Semaglutide. At higher doses of 1 mg per week it suppresses appetite and can lower weight by 10-13lbs. Ozempic is only approved for Type 2 Diabetes, NOT weight-loss. Ozempic costs about $995 per 8 mg pen… which could potentially last you almost 2 months. It suppresses appetite even more and can lead to 35lbs of weight-loss. Wegovy is approved for weight-loss. Wegovy costs about $1,432 per month.

Continue reading Financial Implications of Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro

Former School Superintendent Solves Health Care

School districts can reduce health care costs and improve benefits at the same time if they want to. It’s all about leadership.

Former Ashtabula Area City Schools Superintendent Mark Potts writes that the district’s experience shows the cost-reduction benefits of being able to shop for public employee health plan coverage as a price-informed consumer.

Continue reading Former School Superintendent Solves Health Care