Julia Bonavitacola

Mental health outpatient services decreased in adults aged 65 years and older who were eligible for Medicare.

Decisions made during the first few months of the Trump administration do not inspire confidence in Ali Khawar for further protections for parity in coverage of mental health.

A new State of Drug Access report shows that more than 40% of people living in the US could not afford their prescribed drugs.

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The HHS secretary has suggested that he will bar all government scientists from publishing in the top medical journals in the country.

The approval of brensocatib for use in patients with bronchiectasis could offer the first treatment directly addressing the roots of the condition.

Tear film stability, tear production, ocular surface health, and symptoms were all significantly improved with the use of punctal plugs.

People living with HIV who have taken highly active antiretroviral therapy can have hyperlipidemia predicted in advance by machine learning.

It is unclear whether Congress would pass a law to codify or expand on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act should the federal rule be appealed by the Trump administration, according to Ali Khawar.

Congress is unlikely to codify the recent executive order to lower drug pricing as other US officials negotiate new prices, John Barkett, MBA, of Berkeley Research Group, explains.

The repeal of the federal rule could leave those with mental health and substance use disorders at risk of losing coverage for their treatment.

The immediate impact of the recent executive order aimed at lowering drug prices is likely low, as it may take until 2027 before actions detailed in the order can be enacted.

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The Trump administration could consider all sides of the federal rule before making a permanent decision on its potential repeal.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery offers alternatives for patients looking for methods of treating glaucoma without affecting quality of life.

The executive order that President Donald Trump signed to lower drug prices could come under legal challenges by the drug industry.

Ali Khawar, former Department of Labor official, explains the original intent of a federal rule to reinforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act could be under threat as the Trump administration walks back enforcement.

Sleep disorders and mental health complications were more common in adolescents or young adults who had HIV across the globe.

The executive order signed on May 12 has some differences from a previous executive order originally signed by the Trump administration in 2020.

The new executive order contains multiple provisions if pharmaceutical companies do not offer "most-favored nation" pricing on medication.

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The CDC uses molecular cluster detection to find the transmission of HIV that could pinpoint where there are gaps in HIV care.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s congressional hearing featured numerous statements from the secretary of HHS, including denouncing claims of cutting down the HHS and the National Institutes of Health.

A higher composite dietary antioxidant index was found to decrease the chances of American adults developing cataracts.

Christine Funke, MD, explains minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and what types are available for patients.

Patients with HIV can take both their antiretroviral therapy (ART) and treatment to prevent tuberculosis safely to prevent infection and further spread of the virus.

The Trump administration has decided to further debate the federal rule passed during the Biden administration that guaranteed insurance coverage for treatment of mental illness and substance abuse.

The move would align prescription costs in the US with the costs of other countries, according to the administration.

The ability to estimate their last viral load was high among women with HIV living in British Columbia, even in those with adverse sociodemographic factors.

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