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States Target Medicaid QIPs to Improve Health Access, Outcomes

July 22nd 2025

Mental health, care of acute and chronic conditions, primary care access and prevention, and maternal and perinatal health were identified as key focus areas among a majority of states.

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Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure May Influence Childhood Obesity Risk

July 14th 2025

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Gaps in Arthritis Subtype Awareness Highlight Health Literacy Disparities Among US Adults

July 10th 2025

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Disparities Persist Despite Declining US Ovarian Cancer Death Rates

July 9th 2025

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The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Sweeteners

July 4th 2025

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July 22nd 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
July 22nd 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
July 22nd 2025

ASH Annual Meeting Coverage: Highlighting the Recent Updates in TKI Use in the Treatment of CML – Insights and Application for Managed Care

1.0 Credit / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer
July 22nd 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
July 22nd 2025

Overcoming Operational and Clinical Barriers in Multiple Myeloma: Managed Care Strategies for Antibody-Based Regimens

1.5 Credits / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology

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March 28th 2025

Understanding Primary and Secondary Nonadherence to Chronic Oral Medication

Maggie L. Shaw
Medication nonadherence to oral anticoagulants and oral anti–prostate cancer medication has been scrutinized through new research conducted among patients and health care providers and presented by the American Medical Group Association at its 2025 annual meeting, held March 26-29 in Grapevine, Texas.
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March 26th 2025

Microplastics Linked to Higher Rates of Hypertension, Diabetes, Stroke

Hayden E. Klein
New research suggests areas with higher concentrations of microplastics also have higher rates of chronic disease.
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March 24th 2025

Contrast in Avoidable Mortality Trends Highlights Systemic US Health Challenges

Brooke McCormick
These results suggest that the rise in avoidable mortality is driven by widespread factors across the entire US.
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March 19th 2025

Texas Measles Outbreak Could Take a Year to Contain, Health Official Warns

Pearl Steinzor
Public health official warns the expanding measles outbreak could last a year.
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March 12th 2025

Flood Exposure Raises Health Care Use, Costs Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Brooke McCormick
Flood exposure was more strongly associated with increased health care use and cost during the summer months and among Medicare beneficiaries aged 85 or older.
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March 11th 2025

Americans Give US Health Care System a C Grade, Calling for Policy Change

Hayden E. Klein
A new report shows most Americans believe the government is too involved in health care regulation and want to see a ban on pharmaceutical company advertisements in the US.
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March 5th 2025

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Fuels Health Crisis: Detention, Depression, Deportation, and Disease

Cameron Santoro
Strict changes to immigration policies nationwide create a public health crisis in overcrowded detention centers, draining taxpayer dollars and diminishing undocumented immigrants' contributions to subsidies.
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March 3rd 2025

Patients With Disabilities Report Low Access to Culturally Sensitive Care

Maggie L. Shaw
This investigation analyzes public data on adult patients from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, including how often they were treated with respect and could see health care providers who shared their cultural views.
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February 24th 2025

AMA Survey Highlights Growing Burden of Prior Authorization on Physicians, Patients

Brooke McCormick
Of the surveyed physicians, 93% reported that prior authorization delays patient care, and 89% said it contributes to burnout.
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February 24th 2025

Similar Chronic Condition Rates in MA, FFS Beneficiaries Raise Concerns About Overpayments to MA Plans

Brooke McCormick
These findings support the claim that Medicare Advantage (MA) payments may be driven more by diagnosis and coding practices rather than differences in disease burden between MA and fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries.
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February 21st 2025

5 Key Health Care Moments During President Trump's First Month Back in Office

Brooke McCormick
President Donald J. Trump pushed for significant health care changes during his first month back in office, through executive orders affecting managed care, drug pricing, and clinical trial diversity guidance.
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February 13th 2025

Understanding TB Symptoms, Spread, Treatment Amid Kansas City Outbreak

Brooke McCormick Michael A. Bernstein, MD
In part 2 of this interview, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, highlights the need for prolonged antibiotics and strong public health measures to combat tuberculosis (TB) at both the individual and population levels.
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February 11th 2025

Kansas City Tuberculosis Outbreak Highlights Ongoing Public Health Challenge

Brooke McCormick
In an interview with The American Journal of Managed Care, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, stressed the need for effective communication and proactive screening to curb the recent tuberculosis (TB) outbreak.
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February 10th 2025

Decline in Psychiatrists Billing Medicare Part B Sparks Mental Health Access Concerns

Brooke McCormick
The number of psychiatrists submitting more than 10 claims to Medicare Part B decreased by 16.8% from 2014 to 2022.
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February 6th 2025

Americans Claim Health Care Access Is Top Priority in Public Health

Julia Bonavitacola
Access and affordability are among the top priorities in health care for Americans who participated in the survey.
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January 31st 2025

Patient Care Experience Declines After Private Equity Hospital Acquisitions

Brooke McCormick
Private equity hospital acquisitions in the US were associated with declines in patient care experience, particularly in overall hospital ratings, willingness to recommend, and staff responsiveness.
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January 23rd 2025

The 10 Americas: Persistent and Widening Life Expectancy Disparities in the US

Giuliana Grossi
Life expectancy gaps in the United States have widened dramatically over the past two decades, with disparities across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines reaching a staggering 20.4 years by 2021.
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January 21st 2025

Gynecologic Oncology Practices Evolve With Surgical De-Escalation Trends

Brooke McCormick
Researchers identified a 15-year shift toward surgical de-escalation in gynecologic oncology, marked by fewer surgical interventions, increased adoption of minimally invasive techniques, and a greater focus on fertility preservation and sentinel lymph node procedures.
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January 20th 2025

Attorneys General Sue Walgreens Over Dangerous Prescription Practices

Maggie L. Shaw
Attorneys General from several districts have come together in a lawsuit seeking damages from Walgreens for allegedly knowingly filling opioid prescriptions that lacked a genuine medical purpose.
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January 20th 2025

In a First-of-Its-Kind Decision, FDA Will Allow Marketing of Nicotine Pouches

Maggie L. Shaw
This marketing decision from the FDA covers 2 nicotine strengths, 3 mg and 6 mg, and 10 flavors of the small tobacco-free synthetic pouches.
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January 17th 2025

Insurer-PBM Firms Dominate Medicare Part D Market, Steering Patients to Their Pharmacies

Brooke McCormick
Insurer-pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) firms control most of the Medicare Part D market, steering patients to their pharmacies through network exclusions and targeted marketing.
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January 17th 2025

New Insights Into H5N1 Variability in Human Mutations

Giuliana Grossi
Mutations in one of the first human-isolated strains of H5N1 bird flu in the US were identified by the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
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January 15th 2025

Nearly One-Third of Americans Face Unregulated Contaminants in Water, Hispanic, Black Communities Hit Hardest

Giuliana Grossi
The study found significant disparities in the exposure to contaminants. Communities with higher percentages of Hispanic and Black residents were not only more likely to have unregulated chemicals in their drinking water, but they were also more frequently located near pollution sources.
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January 15th 2025

Study Suggests Postdischarge Care Needs Targeted, Multifaceted Approaches

Giuliana Grossi
The findings challenge the effectiveness of these widely used transitional care interventions and suggest a need for more targeted, multifaceted approaches to address the needs of higher-risk patients.
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January 14th 2025

Updated Guidelines Allow Men Who Have Sex With Men to Join National Blood Donor Month Efforts

Brooke McCormick
Men who have sex with men (MSM) can now participate in National Blood Donor Month under the FDA's updated guidelines, marking a crucial step toward addressing blood shortages and promoting inclusivity.
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January 13th 2025

Lung Cancer Screening Facilities Least Accessible to American Indian/Alaska Native Patients, Rural Communities

Brooke McCormick
Some populations face significant disparities in accessing lung cancer screening facilities, with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)-majority and rural census tracts facing the greatest travel distances.
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January 13th 2025

Obesity at Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Pediatric Patients

Brooke McCormick
Pediatric patients considered obese at cancer diagnosis are linked to significantly worse survival outcomes, especially those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors.
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January 7th 2025

Global Trends in Ovarian Cancer Incidence Highlight Regional, Histological Variations

Brooke McCormick
Between 1988 and 2017, there were significant global variations and trends in ovarian cancer incidence and its subtypes, influenced by genetic, reproductive, and socioeconomic factors.
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December 31st 2024

ICYMI: Highlights From ESMO 2024

Pearl Steinzor
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress featured findings on overall survival, disparities, and artificial intelligence in cancer research.
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December 30th 2024

Top 5 Most-Read Population Health Articles of 2024

Hayden E. Klein
From drug shortages to the approval of a nasal spray flu vaccine, the top population health stories explored critical challenges and advancements impacting the US health care landscape.
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