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The 2024 March of Dimes report card gave the US a D+ overall, with worse grades among Southern states.

Native Hawaiian and non-Hispanic Black individuals had the highest burden of mortality among patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC).

Americans are underinsured, even with employer-based health plans; a thorough critique of the lack of representation among Black patients in clinical trials showcases a persistent theme; systemic barriers in cardiology, breast cancer, and patent systems are examined.

Iron deficiency represents more than a medical condition; it is a reflection of persistent health disparities, according to an editorial published in The Lancet Haematology.

Global Biosimilars Week discussed issues in biosimilar adoption and called for reforms to streamline processes, foster competition, and increase biosimilar access for patients.

In the current landscape of vaccine skepticism and misinformation, it is important to understand the full impact of long COVID on quality of life, especially among vulnerable populations.

The Wellness Way facility was designed to improve access to comprehensive outpatient care and address social determinants of health for a diverse patient population.

Despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, millions of Americans still face critical gaps in access to and affordability of health care.

Patients with chronic liver disease who were unable to establish care were 85% more likely to require recurrent hospitalizations. This group included a disproportionate number of women and individuals with physical limitations affecting their health.

The new report from US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, highlights persistent disparities in tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, calling for equitable strategies to achieve a tobacco-free future.

Older non-Hispanic Black adults with early-stage breast cancer are less likely to receive timely treatment and guideline-concordant care, increasing their risk of death compared with non-Hispanic White women.

Community-based researchers can teach clinicians a lot about how to best approach underserved populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular health complications.

The Center on Health Equity & Access showcases the latest news and expert perspectives on research, social determinants of health, and health policy.

Investigators were seeking a greater understanding of risk factors for hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, concentrating on how it presents in skin of color.

Young adults with type 2 diabetes and lower incomes face significantly higher mortality risks, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes.

Latest data from the CDC shows signs that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is declining.

Researchers found significant differences in ovarian cancer survival among Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the importance of analyzing these groups separately.

There are significant financial and psychological burdens of abortion care in the US, especially for those traveling out of state due to local restrictions in the increasingly restrictive post-Dobbs landscape.

The US government is tackling veteran homelessness through housing programs. A recent study found that temporary financial assistance (TFA) through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is associated with positive health effects and lower health care costs.

The health policy implications and ballot measures in the wake of the presidential election, new trends in physician compensation, lessons from the Medicaid unwinding, disparities in cancer mortality, and privately negotiated hospital fees.

The Quadruple Aim—a framework originally rooted in improving patient experience, enhancing population health, and achieving cost savings—has evolved to include a fourth dimension: provider well-being.

Researchers introduce a telemedicine system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that automatically scores neuromuscular examinations, offering the potential to enhance patient monitoring, reduce variability in clinical trials, and improve access to care for neuromuscular disorders like myasthenia gravis.

Low- and high-income countries had significant disparities in screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) due to limited access to screening and treatment in low-income countries.

Medicaid and CHIP enrollment surged from 71 million in February 2020 to 94 million by April 2023. However, with the pandemic emergency ending in May 2023, states resumed eligibility reviews, initiating a process termed “unwinding.”

Bonnie Qin, PhD, assistant professor at Rutgers Cancer institute, discusses factors that may influence adherence to dietary guidelines and improve survival for Black women with ovarian cancer.

The future of hemophilia care lies not only in technological advancements but also in the pursuit of health equity, ensuring that all patients have access to effective, affordable treatments.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House portends a significant shakeup of health policy.

Researchers identified discrepancies between standard geographic market definitions and actual patient travel patterns, emphasizing the need for more accurate metrics to evaluate health care access and provider competition.

Combining a digital intervention with health behavior counseling improved weight trajectories and lowered obesity risk in racially and ethnically diverse children over 24 months.

Despite an overall decline in cancer-specific mortality, death rates from certain cancer types are rising among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.