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In an overview of systematic reviews, researchers found that opioid analgesics have a role in the management of some acute pain conditions, such as postsurgical dental pain, with moderate evidence.

The costs are high, and the care system is designed for episodic intervention, “but then what happens?" asks Hunter.

AI-quantified breast arterial calcification independently predicts heart disease, adding value beyond standard risk scores and enabling earlier preventive care.

A study across B-cell lymphomas shows zanubrutinib delivers higher complete and overall response rates than acalabrutinib or ibrutinib, guiding BTK inhibitor choice.

Abarca Health CEO Jason Borschow says making prior authorization frictionless will require trusted frameworks for exchanging data and decision-making that both payers and providers align on.

Employers are bypassing insurers and contracting directly with providers. Direct contracting is not new, but soaring healthcare costs and the weight of fiduciary responsibility are whetting employers’ appetites for this option.

Risant Health comprises Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania and Cone Health in North Carolina. Risant CEO Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., discussed how the two systems are prime candidates for adopting value-based care practices

In a new study, researchers have identified six clinical and tumor variables that were significantly associated with a recurrence of melanoma.

James Ellison, M.D., M.P.H., and IBX’s Rodrigo Cerdá, M.D., M.P.H., back Jefferson Health primary care screening to catch dementia care needs early and coordinate support.

During the first part of a wide-ranging interview with MHE, Hunter discussed behavioral health and financial pressures on the Medicaid managed care plna he runs in Oregon.

The FDA has approved Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) as the first selective TYK2 inhibitor for adults with active psoriatic arthritis.

The state of Utah, which has a policy of encouraging AI, is allowing Doctronic, an artificial intelligence startup, to provide AI-powered automated prescription renewals. Critics express concern about "autonomous medical practice."

Phase 4 acute pain study shows Journavx helps more than 90% of plastic surgery patients achieve opioid-free recovery with strong ratings and mild side effects.

A study published in Substance Use and Addiction found that combining nicotine replacement therapy with a rewards-based contingency management program helped people with HIV achieve higher short-term smoking cessation rates than nicotine replacement therapy alone.

Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., sees prevention and early recognition of disease as central to value-based care practices and programs at health systems.

Jaewon Ryu, M.D., J.D., CEO of Risant Health, discusses the role of accountable care organizations in supporting value-based practices at health systems.

The researchers who conducted the study caution that the largest effect they identified was seen in tumors where progression may be inherently slow.

Vakharia was in the inaugural class of our Emerging Leaders in Healthcare recognition program in 2017. We circled back to find out what he is up to.

A generic fluticasone from Glenmark Specialty will be available this month, but there is no information yet on pricing.

Florida has reduced funding and tightened eligibility for its AIDS Drug Assistance Program, limiting access to the widely used HIV medication Biktarvy for thousands of patients, while more than 20 other states consider similar cuts amid rising program costs and stagnant federal funding.

Putting money directly in the hands of individuals to buy health insurance would unleash consumer forces, say supporters. Others see the plan as undercutting insurance markets and a “consumerism fantasy" with crucial details lacking.

Lindsay Greenleaf, J.D., MBA, and Nicolas Ferreyros offered insight and analysis during a March 3 webinar about healthcare policy and politics.

A recent American Cancer Society study found that colorectal cancer is increasingly common, especially in adults under 50. Test your current knowledge with this slideshow and learn what you can be doing to prevent it.