AMA Applauds California’s Mental Health Reform Law
October 1st 2020The American Medical Association recently applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom and the sponsors of the state’s new mental health reform law, Senate Bill 855, which will require all health insurers and behavioral health management organizations to rely on evidence-based treatment guidelines developed by physicians and health care professionals—and not financial considerations.
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Proliferation of Biosimilars Could Be Costly for Oncologists, Warns Texas Oncology Policy Leader
September 28th 2020Texas Oncology Executive Vice President Debra Patt says it will be unrealistically expensive for oncologists to keep many biosimilars for the same innovator product in their inventories.
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Research Shows Increase of Americans with Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
September 14th 2020The American Medical Association and American Heart Association reaffirm commitment to working together to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates across the country.
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Growing Number of Athletes with COVID-19 Heart Problems Suggests Monitoring
September 4th 2020Pro, college, and high school athletes are seeing increasing numbers of COVID-19 infection and potential heart complications that could be career-ending. Ambulatory cardiac monitoring provider InfoBionic says simple and effective remote cardiac monitoring will save lives—and careers.
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Colchicine, the Gout Drug, Shows Protective Effect Against Serious Cardiovascular Disease
August 31st 2020Findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting could open the door to the use of the gout drug as a treatment targeting the underlying inflammation of cardiovascular disease.
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Improving Ophthalmic Care Access and Treatment Among Aging Adults
August 20th 2020As the American population ages, chronic conditions are becoming an increasing challenge for payers. In addition to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, eye disease is also prevalent among aging adults.
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