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A total of 37,111 prenatal and 33,860 postnatal mother-child pairs were included in the study, and there was an association between prenatal air pollutant exposure and obesity in childhood. | Image credit: Victor Moussa - stock.adobe.com
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure May Influence Childhood Obesity Risk

July 14th 2025

Prenatal exposure to air pollution was associated with childhood obesity risk in a recent study, highlighting the urgent need for environmental health awareness.

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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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Sun Exposure Risks Brought to Light During UV Safety Awareness Month

July 1st 2025

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July 16th 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
July 16th 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
July 16th 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 16th 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 16th 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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September 4th 2024

UPMC's Dr Manisha Jhamb Urges Better Kidney Disease Awareness, Integrated Care

Brooke McCormick
Manisha Jhamb, MD, MPH, of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), is excited about CMS's negotiated drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for patients with kidney disease; conversely, she highlights the challenge of low kidney disease awareness.
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August 23rd 2024

Association Found Between Neighborhood Deprivation, Hypertension

Julia Bonavitacola
Disparities in hypertension brought on by neighborhood deprivation were most prominently found in Black patients.
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August 22nd 2024

Addressing Athlete Injury and Prevention in Elite Sports

Cameron Santoro
There is a critical need for improved athlete care as rising injury rates demand greater investment in prevention and support.
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August 19th 2024

COVID-19 SNAP Boost Improved Food Security for Low-Income Families

Maggie L. Shaw
Adverse outcomes in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be evaluated as they pertain to social determinants of health, with these authors investigating improvements in food hardship among families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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August 13th 2024

Routine Lab Tests Insufficient for Long COVID Diagnosis, RECOVER Study Reveals

Hayden E. Klein
New findings from the RECOVER-Adult cohort study show that 25 routine clinical lab tests are not effective in diagnosing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, echoing results from earlier studies.
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August 9th 2024

5 Things Gov Tim Walz Accomplished in Health Care

Giuliana Grossi
A rundown of where Minnesota Gov Tim Walz stands on health policy issues and actions he's taken to improve health care.
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August 8th 2024

Provisional Data Provide Insights Into Mortality Rates, Causes in the US in 2023

Julia Bonavitacola
New data from the National Vital Statistics System show differences in mortality rates based on sex, race, and comorbidities in the United States.
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August 5th 2024

Erosion of Trust in Health Care: A Public Health Crisis

Maggie L. Shaw
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reverberate, as shown in these new data from surveys of adults in the 50 states conducted over approximately 4 years.
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August 5th 2024

To Come in 2025: ACA Plan Premium Hikes

Maggie L. Shaw
There will likely be a 7% increase in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan premiums next year across the 324 participating insurers from the 50 states and Washington, DC.
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August 4th 2024

Who Should Have Lp(a) Levels Tested? Experts Take Sides

Mary Caffrey
A debate on whether testing Lp(a) levels is actionable in primary prevention today offered lively discussion at the 2024 Congress of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, being held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tiara Green MSEd
August 2nd 2024

Tiara Green Discusses Leveraging Community Partnerships for Better Health Care Access

Cameron Santoro Giuliana Grossi
Trusted community organizations can effectively communicate and connect underserved populations to necessary health services, Tiara Green, MSEd, Accessia Health says in an interview.
Advancing Health Equity through Quality Initiatives
August 2nd 2024

Advancing Health Equity through Quality Initiatives

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April 18th 2024

Commonwealth Fund Report Details Pervasive Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Health Care, Outcomes

Giuliana Grossi
Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
Dr Padma Sripada, Columbia Internal Medicine
March 19th 2024

Dr Padma Sripada on Providing Personalized, High-Quality Primary Care Amid Workforce Shortages

Rose McNulty
Padma Sripada, MD, board-certified internist, discusses the strategies she employs to consistently provide high-quality care for patients at her practice amid well-documented workforce shortages in primary care.
Paige Killian MD
January 26th 2024

Contributor: It’s About Time to Realize the Full Potential of Data in Health Care

Paige Kilian, MD
Promoting health equity isn’t only about consideration of underlying health risks; it’s also about using that data to inform population care as well as give clinicians and their teams more time with the patient in front of them.
Molly Kimball Discusses Strategies for Culturally Sensitive Dietary Guidance
January 20th 2024

Molly Kimball Discusses Strategies for Culturally Sensitive Dietary Guidance

Maggie L. Shaw Cameron Santoro
Registered dietitian, Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, navigates cultural identity in diet changes for long-term success, in an interview.
Rethinking Public Health Through a Cultural Lens With Molly Kimball
January 17th 2024

Rethinking Public Health Through a Cultural Lens With Molly Kimball

Maggie L. Shaw Cameron Santoro
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, advocates for sustainable changes to populations' everyday behaviors to make healthy choices easier and more culturally relevant.
dr sandra stein
January 16th 2024

Dr Sandra Stein: Banner Health Plans Prioritizes High-Quality Care, Member Experience

Brooke McCormick
Sandra Stein, MD, of Banner Health Plans, details how she provides clinical and medical leadership in her role as chief medical officer.
dr sandra stein
January 13th 2024

Dr Sandra Stein Shares Takeaways From Banner|Aetna IVBM

Brooke McCormick
According to Sandra Stein, MD, of Banner Health Plans, the event highlighted the significant influence of social determinants of health on health care costs and outcomes, emphasizing the shift in focus from traditional medical care to addressing crucial factors like housing, food, transportation, and utilities for positive health outcomes.
Dr Beau Raymond Shares Expertise on Public Health, Population Well-Being
January 12th 2024

Dr Beau Raymond Shares Expertise on Public Health, Population Well-Being

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Sidney (Beau) Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, chief medical officer of Ochsner Health Network, believes that the health care system should focus on preventing illness and disease, rather than just treating them after they occur.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles From the Center of Health Equity and Access 2023
December 25th 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Articles From the Center of Health Equity and Access 2023

Giuliana Grossi
The top articles of 2023 addressed key issues such as representation gaps in aRCC research, concerns about the 340B program's impact on asthma disparities, slow adoption of equity innovations, potential biases in type 2 diabetes risk models, and addressing disparities in psoriasis treatment based on race and culture.
Top 5 Population Health Articles of 2023
December 22nd 2023

Top 5 Population Health Articles of 2023

Cameron Santoro
The top 5 most-read population health articles of 2023 included nicotine consumption, the future of health care initiatives, medical insurance, and the results of low-sodium diets.
COA's Shiela Plasencia on Improving Patient Care in Marginalized Communities
December 20th 2023

COA's Shiela Plasencia on Improving Patient Care in Marginalized Communities

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Join Shiela Plasencia, director of practice support, Community Oncology Alliance (COA) as she explores improving health treatments for marginalized communities and how to apply it to the oncology population.
AJMC
December 20th 2023

Understanding the Social Risk Factor Adjustment’s Effect on Star Ratings

Anagha Tolpadi, MS Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH Maria DeYoreo, PhD Marc N. Elliott, PhD Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD
This article examines how CMS’ adjustment for social risk factors affects the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and the type of contracts affected by the adjustment.
dr robert groves
December 15th 2023

Dr Robert Groves Explains Social Determinants of Health Challenges

Brooke McCormick
Robert Groves, MD, of Banner | Aetna discusses the challenges primary care practitioners (PCPs) face when addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).
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December 14th 2023

Review Showcases Key Postdischarge Strategies for Substance Use Treatment Success

Cameron Santoro
A collection of studies was used to analyze the strongest strategies in acute-care settings for patients with substance use disorders.
Shiela Plasencia Highlights COA Health Equity Initiatives
December 12th 2023

Shiela Plasencia Highlights COA Health Equity Initiatives

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Shiela Plasencia, director of practice support, Community Oncology Alliance (COA), discusses health equity initiatives and the challenges that follow.
AJAC
December 6th 2023

Stakeholder Insights on rtCGM in T2D Population Health Management

David Rhew, MD Brandon Burket, MHA Victoria Bratcher, MHA Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA Michael Pangrace, BS Debbie Welle-Powell, MPA Arshad Rahim, MD, MBA Roy Thomas, PharmD
Leading payer and health system stakeholders reviewed literature and shared insights on the value of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) population health.
AJMC
December 4th 2023

Impact of the Patient-Centered Medical Home on Consistently High-Cost Patients

Oludolapo A. Fakeye, PhD, MA Yea-Jen Hsu, PhD, MHA Jonathan P. Weiner, DrPH Jill A. Marsteller, PhD, MPP
Patient-centered medical homes in Maryland’s multipayer demonstration disrupted the pattern of recurrently high expenditure among the costliest patients and improved continuity of care.
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November 29th 2023

Family, Friends Identified as Major Influences of e-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents

Cameron Santoro
Electronic nicotine devices, originally marketed to help smokers quit cigarettes, have resulted in a worldwide outbreak of adolescent nicotine consumers.
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