Fierce 15 List, Workers Move Jobs For GLP-1s, & Employers Warn Hospitals

Hey all,

Happy Tuesday! I was interested to see that ⅓ of employees would switch jobs for GLP-1 coverage. It is amazing that there is a single category of medication that has such strong consumer demand. Enjoy the rundown!

Jacob Brody (Co-Founder & CEO, ZorroRX)

(Fierce Healthcare) Fierce 15 for 2025

Fierce Healthcare has announced its seventh annual Fierce 15 list, recognizing companies revolutionizing healthcare through innovative solutions. The 2025 honorees include Nourish (nutrition care), Zus Health (unified patient records), Sidecar Health (employer health insurance), Grow Therapy (mental health access), Oula Health (maternity care), Holon Health (substance abuse treatment), Wheel (virtual care infrastructure), Form Health (weight management), Reimagine Care (cancer care), Bend Health (youth mental health), Carrum Health (specialty care benefits), Qventus (healthcare operations), Regard (AI-powered diagnostics), Linus Health (cognitive assessment), and Midi Health (midlife women’s health). These companies are leveraging technology and novel care models to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance healthcare accessibility. Full Article.

(BenefitsPRO) Workers Prioritize GLP-1 Coverage in Job Decisions

A new survey from 9amHealth reveals that 31% of employees would switch jobs to gain employer-sponsored coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, reflecting a growing demand for these treatments. With 54% of Americans either using or wanting to use GLP-1s, coverage has become a key workplace benefit, alongside healthcare and flexible hours. However, affordability remains a major challenge, leading some to cut spending or turn to unregulated alternatives. Experts warn that employers must offer comprehensive weight health solutions beyond medication to maximize long-term benefits. Full Article

(Modern Healthcare) Employers Push Back on Medicaid Cuts and Hospital Cost-Shifting

Large employers are warning hospitals that they will not cover higher healthcare costs if Republican-led Medicaid cuts take effect, potentially leading to more uninsured patients and financial strain on providers. Hospitals have historically sought to compensate for lower Medicaid reimbursements by increasing prices for private insurers, a practice known as cost-shifting, though research on its impact remains mixed. Employers fear that Medicaid cuts could drive up their healthcare spending either through higher provider rates or an influx of employees losing Medicaid and shifting to employer-sponsored plans. Full Article.