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Prolonged ED Stays, Boarding Times Among Older Adults Underscore Systemic Hospital Strain

June 30th 2025

The recent increase in prolonged emergency department (ED) stays and boarding times for older adults reveals systemic challenges in US hospital care.

Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: June 30, 2025

By Giuliana Grossi

June 30th 2025

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Air Pollution Linked to Worse Atopic Dermatitis

By Maggie L. Shaw

June 27th 2025

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Are Rising Worldwide

By Hayden E. Klein

June 24th 2025

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The High Cost of Healthy: How Grocery Prices Shape American Diets and Health

By Cameron Santoro

June 24th 2025

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June 30th 2025

Addressing the Gaps and Clinical Challenges in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology

June 30th 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology

June 30th 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology

June 30th 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

June 30th 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

June 30th 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

November 24th 2023

Study Shows Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smokers Depends on Sociodemographic Characteristics

Cameron Santoro

Despite common assumptions, smoking prevalence in individuals relies on sociodemographic disparities rather than health disparities.

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November 21st 2023

CDC Report Shows Decline in Youth Cancer Mortality, Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Rose McNulty

While the overall rate of cancer death among children has declined substantially in recent decades, progress has stalled for Black and Hispanic children compared with White children since 2011.

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November 20th 2023

Children From Non-English Speaking Households Less Likely to Undergo Vision Screening

Abigail Brooks, MA

Household primary language was associated with vision screening, with children from non-English households exhibiting lower rates of pediatric vision screening.

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November 17th 2023

Low-Sodium Diet Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure After 1 Week, Study Finds

Rose McNulty

In a recent study, reducing dietary sodium demonstrated a blood pressure–reducing effect similar to that of a commonly used first-line antihypertensive medication.

November 5th 2023

Dr Robert Gluckman Speaks About Getting the Most Benefit From Pharmaceuticals

Julia Bonavitacola

Robert Gluckman, MD, MACP, from Providence Health Plan, discusses what he was most interested in hearing about at our Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event held in Newport Beach, California, on November 2.

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