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Health Gains From US Smoking Decline Fall Short of Expectations

April 28th 2025

Smoking prevalence is projected to decline by 2035, yet health consequences persist due to slower reductions among older adults.

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Unhealthy Sleep Patterns, Duration Linked With Obesity

April 22nd 2025

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No Major Shifts in OBGYN Practice Locations Found Post Dobbs Decision

April 21st 2025

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5 Notable FDA Approvals From March Highlight Advancements Across Therapeutic Areas

April 18th 2025

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Identifying Binge Eating Triggers Among Adults With Food Insecurity

April 12th 2025

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May 1st 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
May 1st 2025

Keeping Pace With New Developments in Multiple Myeloma: Updates and Strategies to Optimize Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapy

1.5 Credits / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer
May 1st 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
May 1st 2025

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

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Liz Lightstone, MBBS, PhD, FRCP.
December 3rd 2022

Dr Liz Lightstone on Race and Sociodemographic Implications in Lupus Nephritis

Matthew Gavidia
Liz Lightstone, MBBS, PhD, FRCP, professor of renal medicine for the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, discussed the influence of genetics and background on the care management of lupus nephritis.
Jason Ezra Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD.
November 18th 2022

Dr Jason Ezra Hawkes: Education on Chronic Nature, Subtypes of AD Key in Managing Diverse Patients

Matthew Gavidia
Jason Ezra Hawkes, MD, MS, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at the University of California Davis in Sacramento, discussed why it is important for dermatologists to educate patients on atopic dermatitis (AD) and keep an open mind on variations in disease presentation by skin color.
diversity.
November 17th 2022

Diversity Trends Among Dermatology Resident Trainees Remain Stagnant, Worse Compared With Other Specialties

Matthew Gavidia
Representation of Black and Latinx resident trainees was shown to be worse in dermatology vs other specialties, and annual representation in dermatology remained unchanged between 2005 and 2020.
vaccine.
November 14th 2022

Examining Predictors of Vaccination Adherence for COVID-19, Influenza

Matthew Gavidia
Individuals who completed their full primary series of COVID-19 vaccination were more likely to report getting the influenza vaccine vs those who did not, and vice versa.
Jennifer Gunter, MD, OB/GYN
November 5th 2022

Dr Jen Gunter Addresses the Evolving Role of the Medical Community in Combating Health Misinformation

Matthew Gavidia Allison Inserro
Jen Gunter, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist, author, and specialist in chronic pain medicine and vulvovaginal disorders, spoke on the change in perspective regarding the medical and scientific community's role in dispelling health care misinformation on social media and in the press.
Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN.
November 1st 2022

Dr Susan E. Quaggin Previews Advances in Transplants, Care Delivery to Be Presented at Kidney Week 2022

Matthew Gavidia
Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN, president of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) for the 2021-2022 term, discussed the major focuses and breakthroughs in nephrology to be presented at Kidney Week 2022, which include novel treatments for common and rare kidney diseases, as well as efforts to address disparities for transplant and care access.
Black male patient.
October 20th 2022

Racial Disparities Shown for Influenza Hospitalizations, Vaccination Coverage

Matthew Gavidia
CDC's latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showed that US adults of non-Hispanic Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic race/ethnicity exhibited significantly higher influenza hospitalization rates and lower vaccination coverage compared with White adults.
Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN.
October 15th 2022

Dr Melissa O'Connor Discusses Impact of SDOH on Older Adults, Home Health Outcomes

Matthew Gavidia
Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN, endowed professor in community and home health nursing, M. Louise Fitzpatrick School of Nursing, Villanova University, and director, Gerontology Interest Group, addressed the impact of food/housing insecurity and other social determinants of health (SDOH) on care outcomes in home health.
What We're Reading
October 13th 2022

What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Pediatric Boosters Approved; Pandemic Speech Delays; Regulatory Burdens Jump

AJMC Staff
The FDA authorizes the COVID booster shots for children as young as 5; babies born during the pandemic may experience delayed communication skills compared with babies born prior; regulatory burden has increased for 89% of medical practices.
Doctor and patient.
October 13th 2022

Experts Discuss Innovations in Care Delivery, Technology Driving Integration of Patient-Centric Value Frameworks

Matthew Gavidia
Two stakeholders from Avalere Health discuss the utility of patient-centric value frameworks for equitable health care delivery, as well as challenges and strategies regarding its implementation at Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2022.
Houses and apartments.
October 13th 2022

Hepatitis C Morbidity, Mortality Risk Reduced in Homeless Patients Through Supportive Housing

Matthew Gavidia
Patients with hepatitis C virus infection and chronic homelessness who were placed into permanent supportive housing exhibited a significantly reduced risk of hospitalization and liver-related morbidity and mortality.
Capitol building.
October 12th 2022

Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterm Elections, Panel Says

Matthew Gavidia
Stakeholders at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2022 meeting review federal legislative and regulatory updates in managed care pharmacy and the impact that upcoming midterm elections will have on these provisions.
homes.
October 3rd 2022

Dampness and Mold at Home Linked With Greater Risk of Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma

Matthew Gavidia
Children who lived in apartments or newer buildings were also found to have an increased risk of atopic dermatitis later in life.
What We're Reading
September 21st 2022

What We’re Reading: Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico; Depression Rates and Anxiety Screening; Cancer Death Rates Decrease

AJMC Staff
HHS declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Fiona; nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffered from depression in 2020, and a task force recommended doctors screen all adults aged younger than 65 for anxiety; advances in cancer research have led to reduced cancer death rates.
Contributor: In the Misdiagnosis of Menopause, What Needs to Change?
September 14th 2022

Contributor: In the Misdiagnosis of Menopause, What Needs to Change?

Bruce Dorr, MD, FPMRS, FACOG
Menopause symptoms are not being recognized, leading to misdiagnosis and improper treatment.
Doctor with clipboard
September 8th 2022

At NAACOS Meeting, Gaus, Brooks-LaSure Discuss Equity, Payments, Messaging

Allison Inserro
Effective messaging about the value of accountable care organizations (ACOs) is a key strategy if both CMS and the National Association of ACOs are to hit lofty goals, the leaders of both organizations said Thursday.
Neil Goldfarb, GPBCH.
September 8th 2022

Neil Goldfarb on Theme, Potential Insights of 2022 GPBCH Wellness Summit

Matthew Gavidia
Neil Goldfarb, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH), reviews the key topics to be addressed at the 2022 GPBCH Wellness Summit.
Anthony Fauci, MD
August 22nd 2022

Fauci Announces He Is Stepping Down in December 2022

Allison Inserro
Anthony Fauci, MD, announced Monday he is stepping down in December 2022 from his various positions, including as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, “to pursue the next chapter of my career” and that he is not retiring.
hospital patient.
July 21st 2022

Hospital Readmission and Mortality Risk Greater With Clostridioides difficile Infection

Matthew Gavidia
Patients who experienced Clostridioides difficile infection had increased risks of mortality and hospital readmission, as well as greater length of stay and total hospital charges.
Mental health stressors.
July 20th 2022

Horizon Model Makes Behavioral Health the "Quarterback" in Chronic Care Management

Matthew Gavidia
Stakeholders from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey discuss new ways to address management gaps for chronic behavioral health conditions, including a new integrated care model that puts community behavioral health providers in charge of overall care.
Hiv awareness ribbon on a globe.
July 13th 2022

Sharp Pandemic-Related Decline in HIV Care Utilization Found in India

Matthew Gavidia
A significant decline in HIV-related service utilization was observed among at-risk populations in India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
caregiver and patient with parkinson disease in wheelchair.
July 11th 2022

Stakeholders List 6 Actionable Steps to Ameliorate Global Disparities in Parkinson Disease

Matthew Gavidia
Advocacy and awareness; prevention and risk reduction; diagnosis, treatment, and care; caregiver support; and research were listed as actionable steps that are urgently needed to address global disparities in Parkinson disease.
Physician and patient consultation.
July 5th 2022

Evaluating Value-Based Contracting in Behavioral Health: A Q&A With Vanessa Bobb, MD, PhD, FAPA

Matthew Gavidia
At AHIP 2022, Vanessa Bobb, MD, PhD, FAPA, vice president of Behavioral Health & Medical Integration at CDPHP, moderated a session on real-world study findings showcasing cost and quality benefits of value-based contracting in behavioral health. Bobb discusses findings of the study and how value-based programs can be better leveraged in mental health and substance abuse care.
Mental health stressors.
July 4th 2022

Panel Calls for Integrated Care, Physician Training to Combat Rising Mental Health and Addiction Epidemic

Matthew Gavidia
Integrating primary care with behavioral health services, improving provider training on mental health, and policy changes were all noted as strategies to combat the rising mental health and substance abuse epidemic during a keynote session at AHIP 2022.
Diverse hands.
July 1st 2022

Achieving Equity Warrants Change in Public Health Policy and Investment, Panel Says

Matthew Gavidia
Panelists of a keynote session at AHIP 2022 discuss how lessons learned from investment and infrastructure in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic can be leveraged to promote equitable care for all Americans and prepare for the next public health emergency.
child with a mask.
June 24th 2022

Study Finds Environmental, Lifestyle Risk Factors of Atopic Dermatitis in Preschool Children

Matthew Gavidia
Several environmental and lifestyle factors were associated with significant risk of atopic dermatitis development in preschool children of Shenzhen, China, including the presence of mold in the child’s room, living in a villa/townhouse, and using composite wood floors.
Population data.
June 24th 2022

What’s Next in Health Care? Panelists Highlight Data, Partnerships Post-COVID-19

Matthew Gavidia
Panelists of an AHIP 2022 session discussed how future policy, infrastructure, and investment strategies in public health will reinforce the efforts already made during the pandemic, with partnerships and engagement key to optimize innovation.
Supreme Court
June 24th 2022

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v Wade, Turning Issue Back to States

Allison Inserro
Reversing a landmark precedent, the Supreme Court voted Friday to overturn 1973’s Roe v Wade decision that guaranteed American women the constitutional right to an abortion, and at least 1 justice suggested that other precedents, such as the right to birth control, be reversed as well.
Doctor and pregnant patient.
June 2nd 2022

Psoriasis May Increase Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy, a Driver of Maternal Morbidity

Matthew Gavidia
Risk of ectopic pregnancy, the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy, was significantly associated with psoriasis in Danish women, especially those with moderate to severe disease.
Elaine Siegfried, MD
May 19th 2022

Dr Elaine Siegfried Discusses Skin Color, Socioeconomic Implications of Atopic Dermatitis Management

Matthew Gavidia
Elaine Siegfried, MD, professor of pediatrics and dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, explains the impact of socioeconomic status on the management of atopic dermatitis in the clinical setting.
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