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Risks and benefits associated with mail-order pharmacies and third-party platforms, according to Amanda Bogle, a healthcare attorney at Sheppard Mullin.

Without guardrails, artificial intelligence can be abused, leading to overbilling and high volumes of appeals. But with the right strategy, AI can enhance — not compromise — the integrity of care and payment.

Medicare Advantage usage trends reveal slight declines in 2023, highlighting critical insights for policymakers amid rising healthcare costs and enrollment shifts.

Pharmacies and PBMs face growing regulatory and reporting demands around drug pricing and reimbursement, while misalignment between state rules and payer practices complicates the expanded clinical role of pharmacists.

Dove’s new line of body care products was developed to address symptoms often associated with menopause, such as skin dryness and body odor.

International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.

Pavblu, an Eylea biosimilar, shows stable vision outcomes and minimal side effects in real-world use, promising a reliable treatment option for patients.

Veena Joy, U.S. Lead for Strategic Partnerships, Allergy and Autoimmunity at Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the latest in autoimmune disease research and explains why it’s a “good storm,” but not a perfect one.

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Small doses of the involuntary nervous system blocker, atropine, may offer a non-invasive treatment for symptomatic vitreous floaters, according to a recent small study.

The FDA has approved VIZZ, a once-daily, preservative-free eye drop that improves near vision in adults with presbyopia for up to 10 hours.

More than 60 companies pledged to improve healthcare technology during a White House “Make Health Tech Great Again” event hosted as part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Tech Ecosystem initiative.

New findings reveal Syfovre may protect central vision in macular degeneration patients, delaying vision loss and enhancing treatment strategies.

New findings reveal that early treatment with Syfovre significantly improves vision preservation in geographic atrophy patients, according to Robert Goldberg, M.D., MBA, of the Bay Area Retina Associates.

CVS Health reports Q2 earnings decline due to litigation charges but boost adjusted EPS guidance, highlighting transformation and growth in healthcare services.

Although data breaches in the healthcare industry cost less than they did last year, healthcare is still the most targeted industry for cybercriminals for the fourteenth consecutive year.

Interest in surgical advancements such as retinal detachment repair is driven by the need for balance within the field and a new generation entering the workforce, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.

A session on a surgery technique to treat macular holes using amniotic membrane transplants will be one of the highlights at the 2025 meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.

There will be a greater focus on surgical topics at the 2025 meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, compared with previous years, which reflects the need for balance within the industry, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.

Surveys of American Society of Retina Specialists members have revealed a preference for physicians’ experiences with new therapies, rather than summaries of clinical trial data, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.

Amanda Bogle, a healthcare attorney at Sheppard Mullin, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape for pharmacies, stressing the importance of external legal advice to navigate the complexities of 340B, PBM and Medicaid regulations.

The Joint Commission revamps pediatric care standards, prioritizing children's unique healthcare needs for safer, more effective hospital experiences.

Medicare Advantage enrollment transforms post-acute care, impacting home health, hospice and skilled nursing services amid evolving value-based care challenges.

Here’s what you missed this week on Managed Healthcare Executive.

Rising Medicare exit rates among physicians, especially primary care, highlight growing dissatisfaction and administrative burdens, raising concerns for healthcare access.

Jeremiah Johnson, executive director of PrEP4All, an organization committed to HIV prevention and care, talks about the importance of preexposure anaphylaxis and why he’s hesitant to jump on the Lenacapavir breakthrough bandwagon.