Mary Caffrey

Up to 24 million people would lose health coverage under the American Health Care Act, the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a report released today by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). That would include up to 14 million in the first year alone, or two-thirds of the 21 million who have gained coverage under the ACA.

The technology outlined in the study not only offers superior glucose control, but it also is being developed in forms that its creators say will be functional and discreet.

The study from Sweden found a substantial benefit for men taking the class of drugs that was discovered by accident when researchers were developing a treatment for angina 2 decades ago.

The study finds that this biomarker can show which patients may develop heart disease even if they have no current blockage or elevated cholesterol levels.

Advocates note that the cuts would put the nation's health system in reverse, away from stopping health problems before they get out of hand.

Several key clinical trials will be presented at the upcoming meeting in Washington, DC.

While there are concerns that America is losing the war with obesity, there are other signs, like the City of Philadelphia's successful implementation of a beverage tax.

The researchers found that the shares of Americans who weighed too much rose over time, but the share who were trying to lose weight did not.

As Republicans in Congress move to scale back Medicaid, a New Jersey healthcare quality group lays out a blueprint to move forward with reform while saving money.

The author suggested that it was more important to understand the hormonal changes behind the early onset of menstruation and associated weight gain.

FDA has until December 2017 to act on the applications, which include a combination of the SGLT2 inhibitor and the top-selling Januvia.

An estimated 86 million people in the United States have prediabetes, but they typically have no symptoms. The long-term medical and economic complications of diabetes are significant, costing the country $245 billion a year.

Recent studies have linked yoga and mindfulness with reduced stress, improved glycemic control, and even lower medical costs. Should these low-cost practices find ways to standardize to meet payers' needs? Or is it managed care that needs to adapt?

While the Ohio governor is getting more attention for his efforts to keep federal funds for Medicaid expansion, he's quietly working just as hard on maintaining the momentum toward value-based care.

The House GOP plan would let insurers charge older adults more while younger ones pay less. But low-income Americans nearing retirement age would see tax credits sliced in half at a time when premiums would rise.

US and European guidelines recommend 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity.

The lack of measurement goes against the trend toward accountability in healthcare. Studies show there are savings to be found in post-acute settings.

The study points to an additional tool that could help prevent at-risk patients from progressing to diabetes.

For some time, studies have shown a link between elevated stress and obesity. Measuring cortisol levels in the hair may be a better way to evaluate chronic stress, since the hormone level will not fluctuate from day to day.

The bill circulating Friday would allow insurers to charge older Americans 5 times what the youngest group pays; insurers could charge anyone with a lapse in coverage 30% more to re-enter the market.

The shift is almost entirely due to a boost of support from independents. Respondents also overwhelmingly support keeping funds for Medicaid expansion.

The results are important given the concentration of Medicare beneficiaries who are in Medicaid and being treated for multiple chronic conditions.

The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking heart disease and diabetes to dementia.

The results from the United Kingdom support CMS' decision to add a payment code for collaborative care to this year's Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

The results follow a separate report that outlined the reasons why low-income workers don't seek preventive care, and what can be done.

A panel discussion about the challenges of health information technology at the 5th annual Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting also identified opportunities for providers to leverage better solutions.

The announcements come as Medicare is set to start reimbursing the Diabetes Prevention Program on January 1, 2018.

Pam Mangat, MS, associate director for the TAPUR study in the research and analysis division of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, offered an update on the study at the 5th annual Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting.

Two surveys, one each for patients and providers, reveal gaps between patient confidence to manage disease or pain and what they'd like to see from their physicians.

This small study found sustained weight loss of 10% of body weight in patients who were overweight but not obese, along with improvements in glycemic control and quality of life that exceeded patients taking medication only.