Briana Contreras

Climate change and air pollution are growing threats to public health, and new research suggests they may also worsen atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting up to 15% of people worldwide.

According to the latest edition of The Cancer Atlas, lower-income nations are experiencing a rise in lung, colorectal and breast cancer incidence due to increasing adoption of behaviors associated with economic development—such as tobacco use, poor nutrition and physical inactivity.

As sweeping policy shifts and rising restrictions threaten LGBTQ+ health access, providers, payers and employers reflect on what’s at stake in Pride Month's end—and what it will take to protect affirming equitable care for the future.

Of the 102,166 GLP-1s analyzed, 94% had some form of commercial insurance, yet cost-saving options were still widely overlooked.

Access to contraception is essential for reproductive health, yet women with disabilities face disproportionate obstacles.

Smart Communications surveyed 3,000 consumers worldwide to understand evolving expectations for digital customer experiences, especially in industries such as healthcare, insurance and financial services.

Since its approval in 2002, Humira has become the world’s top-selling drug—largely due to long-standing market exclusivity and rising prices in the U.S.

Hospital-at-home care delivers medical staff, equipment and treatments—such as IV infusions—directly to patients’ homes.

While drug prices and insurance companies often draw scrutiny, the report shifts the spotlight to hospitals—particularly nonprofit systems—as the main contributor to inflating costs.

When small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has spread to distant parts of the body, it’s classified as extensive-stage, which applies to nearly two-thirds of SCLC cases at the time of diagnosis.

This approval marks the eighth disease indication for Dupixent as a new alternative for patients—many of whom are elderly and have limited treatment options.

In a conversation with Managed Healthcare Executive, 10XBeta CEO Marcel Botha suggested that in order to improve rural healthcare at a time when it’s threatened by potential Medicaid cuts, new technology must be designed with help from local communities. He added that federal policies should better support mobile care and telehealth services.

In a report by JPMorgan Chase's Morgan Health, it was found that 37% of women with employer-sponsored insurance said meeting their deductibles is difficult, and 36% reported that their plans didn’t cover care they expected—or paid less than anticipated.

Managed Healthcare Executive spoke with Ohio Rural Health Association leaders Rosanna Scott and Beth Kluding and Marcel Botha, CEO of healthcare technology company 10XBeta, to discuss how proposed Medicaid cuts and federal program changes could affect rural healthcare access, infrastructure and community well-being.

A new report by Commonwealth Fund ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 50 indicators covering access, quality, outcomes and equity from data collected up to 2023.

It was found that those with severe hemophilia B have less than 1% of normal factor IX activity, often experiencing spontaneous bleeding that can cause joint damage or life-threatening events.

Rather than replacing human representatives, the tool was created to support staff by providing clear, plain-language responses during customer interactions.

In a national study of 55 million children and teens across the U.S., there were 1,240 confirmed cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Nearly all were aged 10 or older.

National director of midwifery, Ob Hospitalist Group. Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) provides hospitals with obstetric services.

These tools, available through the myCigna member portal, are designed to make navigating health insurance more straightforward and to improve overall customer experience, according to a news release sharing the announcement today.

According to a new study in Haemophilia, up to 60% of patients with severe HA have no known family history, making early diagnosis more difficult.

Executive vice president of artificial intelligence, Altera Digital Health. Altera Digital Health provides digital services to healthcare clients.

The booking feature is now live for all Blue Shield employer-sponsored plans, Individual and Family Plans and Medicare members. The tool provides access to more than 1 million bookable appointment hours across a 90-day window.

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. While most cases are treatable, a small number can become serious and spread, leading to worse outcomes.

Manager of formulary operations and strategy, Yale Health. Yale Health is a not-for-profit, physician-led health maintenance organization that provides integrated, patient-centered care to the university community.