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Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

Pediatric mental health crises surge as emergency department (ED) waits exceed 12 hours, highlighting urgent needs for systemic health care improvements.

Findings from surveys of women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include that 20% of health care providers were viewed as dismissive because of the patient’s sex.

Victor Murray, MSW, of the Camden Coalition, delves into the evolving role of social workers, focusing on advocacy, systems change, and addressing health disparities in underserved communities.

Abstracts published ahead of the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting found persistent ovarian cancer survival disparities among racial and ethnic subgroups, particularly within disaggregated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.

As community oncology evolves to deliver chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T and bispecific therapies closer to home, support is needed to ensure patient access and precision medicine capabilities, says Nini Wu, MD.

This week, the Center on Health Equity & Access covered news from the Trump administration and CMS, Cigna's co-pay cap on weight loss drugs, and perspectives on living with HIV.

The repeal of the federal rule could leave those with mental health and substance use disorders at risk of losing coverage for their treatment.

The Make Our Children Healthy Again assessment from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission warns of a national childhood health crisis and calls for broad federal reforms.

The immediate impact of the recent executive order aimed at lowering drug prices is likely low, as it may take until 2027 before actions detailed in the order can be enacted.

Evernorth has capped antiobesity drug monthly co-pays at $200 in a move to improve access and affordability amid new drug pricing initiatives.

Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that younger Medicare beneficiaries without supplemental coverage face high costs, while dual-eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans struggle with provider access.

SCAN Group takes ownership of an integrated care delivery organization, to expand its impact on the lives of vulnerable seniors.

Ali Khawar, former Department of Labor official, explains the original intent of a federal rule to reinforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act could be under threat as the Trump administration walks back enforcement.

While artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming community oncology, Nini Wu, MD, of Navista, emphasizes that success depends on patient access and infrastructure.

Following President Donald Trump's most favored nation executive order, HHS and CMS have released the target price for pharmaceutical manufacturers to meet.

HHS announces it is taking steps to implement President Trump’s Executive Order on prescription drug pricing. Keep up with the latest moves made in health policy under President Donald Trump's second administration. This timeline will be updated as orders and policy progress.

In an era that FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, calls an "epidemic of distrust" toward health institutions, previously contained disease rates are rapidly rising, and vaccination rates are proceeding in the opposite direction.

Proposed Medicaid cuts risk increasing health disparities, leaving millions uninsured and limiting access to essential care for vulnerable populations.

Solutions depend on listening to individuals with lived experience, rebuilding trust, and recognizing the humanity of every patient, experts say.

Employers discover innovative strategies for enhancing employee engagement and access to care at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) Annual Conference, fostering actionable dialogue and collaboration.

CK Wang, MD, chief medical officer of COTA, highlights how a lack of screening tools and declining ob-gyn pipeline can compound historical disparities seen in Black women's access to care.

Despite advances in diabetes care, new research reveals persistent economic disadvantages for middle-aged adults living with the condition.

Facility-level disparities in adopting minimally invasive interval debulking surgery for ovarian cancer highlight urgent needs for equitable care access.

The Trump administration has decided to further debate the federal rule passed during the Biden administration that guaranteed insurance coverage for treatment of mental illness and substance abuse.

Proposed Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget proposal hold significant implications for health care access and coverage.

New studies reveal unmet health care needs and racial disparities, while experts share insight on addressing food insecurity and the shifting health policy landscape.

Clinical trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could benefit from improved patient engagement to include diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.

Antoine Keller, MD, argued the value of grounding health care policy in equity as clinicians prepare for a changing health care landscape in the coming years.

Ongoing mortality gaps persist among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native patients with colorectal cancer, despite some overall improvements.