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Medicare's 2024 initiative to address health-related social needs faces challenges, with over 25% of claims denied, highlighting barriers to effective care.

In this interview, Emma Kaplan-Lewis, M.D., clinical quality director for HIV, hepatitis and sexual health services at NYC Health + Hospitals, discusses the results of her latest case study on PrEP uptake and why it’s important to “celebrate success.”

In this interview, Danielly Fausto, Ph.D., physical education researcher at the Santa Catarina State University in Brazil, discusses the importance of midlife physical activity, how she’s come to terms with the initially "disappointing" results of her recent study and why it’s essential to keep talking about menopause.

Lawmakers from both parties grill insurance companies over claims denials, prior authorization delays, and vertical integration.

Physician groups prioritize patient care leadership and Medicaid reforms for 2026, addressing workforce challenges and public health issues in upcoming legislation.

The trade associations salvos came the day before the CEOs of five major insurers are expected to face tough questioning at two congressional hearings.

Sleep deprivation of 21 hours or more significantly reduces cooperation and overall team performance, causing individuals to prioritize personal success over collective effectiveness while overestimating how well their team is functioning.

Judi Group brings together top benefits specialists, ERISA attorneys, actuarial analysts, and technologists to assess risk and protect fiduciary integrity across vendors and solutions.

A survey finds that many dermatology patients struggle to understand skin cancer jargon, raising concerns about communication gaps during clinical visits.

Research reveals oral probiotics and synbiotics improve atopic dermatitis symptoms, while studies on other skin conditions remain limited.

Dynavax's Z-1018 shingles vaccine in a phase 1/2 trial showed comparable effectiveness to Shingrix with fewer injection site reactions in adults aged 50 to 69.

Self-administered HPV screening promises greater patient comfort and higher detection rates, though solutions for large-scale rollout and follow-up are still needed.

In a conversation with Abby Kim, Pharm.D., of Prime Therapeutics, she shared that oncology pharmacists bridge critical gaps in precision medicine, enhancing patient care by streamlining biomarker testing and ensuring timely access to effective treatments.

In this interview, Abbey Berenson, M.D., MMS, Ph.D., director for the Center of Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch, discusses the potential of self-swabbing for HPV screening to improve early detection of cervical cancer, particularly for underserved populations, while emphasizing the necessity of follow-up with healthcare providers.

Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, also referred to as stereotactic body radiation therapy, has emerged as a standard noninvasive treatment alternative, offering high local control rates with relatively limited toxicity in carefully selected patients.

Medicare’s recently released drug pricing models GLOBE and GUARD use international price benchmarks to generate government rebates but experts say they are unlikely to reduce costs for patients.

Colton Jones, M.D., of The University of Texas San Antonio, discusses aspirin for colorectal cancer prevention after presenting research comparing GLP-1s with aspirin at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium earlier this month in San Francisco.

A study using global health records reports that color-blind individuals face higher bladder cancer mortality, potentially due to delayed detection of blood in urine, while no similar survival difference is seen in colorectal cancer.

Duravyu demonstrated vision improvement in phase 2 trials in patients with diabetic macular edema. Phase 3 trials are enrolling patients now.

New research revealed that many genetic variants linked to inherited retinal diseases rarely cause vision loss, challenging previous assumptions about their impact.

In 2024, U.S. health care spending rose to $5.3 trillion, driven by increased per capita use and demand for medical services as utilization rebounded following the COVID-19 pandemic.

A long-term UK Biobank analysis shows that while early or surgical menopause initially appears linked to higher diabetes rates, this association disappears after accounting for lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors rather than menopause timing itself.

Carbohydrate counting involves blood glucose checks before and after meals, calculating carbohydrate consumption, and then adjusting insulin accordingly.

Several lines of evidence suggest that testing the traditional drug for diabetes might benefit people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Combining NB-UVB light therapy with ruxolitinib cream enhances skin repigmentation in vitiligo patients, showing promising results without safety concerns.

United States health care spending rose to $5.3 trillion in 2024, accounting for 18% of the economy, as strong post-pandemic demand and high insurance coverage continued to drive costs upward.

Beginning this month, PBMs in California must prioritize health plan interests over their own, and CVS Caremark’s CalPERS contract includes $250 million in performance guarantees.

CHOP partners with Soar Autism Center to enhance early autism care access, reducing wait times and providing integrated therapy services for families.