In this week's episode, MHE's Senior Editor Peter Wehrwein spoke with Sumit Dutta, Optum Rx chief medical officer. The two spoke about COVID-19 vaccines and how the pharmacy benefit market responded to the pandemic.
Elevated levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) drive “inflammaging” processes that take a toll on skin tissue as people age, according to research results reported by Japanese researchers. Reducing IgG may mitigate the loss of collagen and elastin.
Pharmacy benefit managers are moving beyond formulary access to provide support programs for women's health. Here's how three PBMs — Judi Health, LucyRx and RxPreferred — are putting that strategy into practice.
Women face more gaps in healthcare than men, from missed screenings, undertreatment and biased coverage. PBMs are launching programs to address some of the gaps.
AACR Cancer Progress Report 2026 highlights a 35% U.S. cancer death decline, new FDA advances, persistent disparities, and urgent calls for stronger NIH/NCI funding.
OrionRx's Don Anderson, Pharm.D., says a GLP-1 access model built around mandatory wellness coaching resulted in a six-point drop in body mass index and improved mental health.
Yellow eyelid Xanthelasma signals hidden high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk, tripling heart attack and stroke odds; Negin Yavari, M.D., and her team urge screening.