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Amid limited access to pediatric dermatologists nationwide, pediatric patients of color with atopic dermatitis (AD) are particularly affected by social determinants of health, further impacting their outcomes.

Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, emphasizes the necessity of addressing social determinants to improve dermatological care and access for underserved populations.

States must analyze the data on Medicaid and social determinant programs to understand the consequences of how potential policy changes will impact residents, Molly Dean, MSW, Siftwell, explains.

Thy N. Huynh, MD, FAAD, Bruce A. Brod, MHCI, MD, FAAD, and Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, discussed expanding access to pediatric dermatology, dermatology data aggregation, and advocacy for Medicare physician payment reform, respectively.

The American College of Gastroenterology warns millions may lose access to life-saving colorectal cancer screenings.

Here are key facts, risk factors, and life-saving screening recommendations for colorectal cancer prevention and treatment.

This article explores the challenges and highlights actionable telehealth solutions that enhance access to care, particularly for mothers at higher risk of postpartum depression.

Information on health equity was removed by the federal government for both the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicaid.

Posters presented at the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) opening session covered initiatives to boost clinical trial diversity and address disparities in bladder cancer trials.

This article presents challenges and solutions regarding health care–focused large language models (LLMs) and summarizes key recommendations from major regulatory and governance bodies for LLM development, implementation, and maintenance.

Rebecca Haberman, MD, of NYU Langone Health, highlights precision medicine and potential prevention strategies, two areas of promising psoriatic arthritis research.

This investigation analyzes public data on adult patients from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, including how often they were treated with respect and could see health care providers who shared their cultural views.

The Center on Health Equity & Access delves into the latest research, policy shifts, and expert viewpoints on advancing equity and improving access to care.

This new report is not the first to highlight cervical cancer disparities among women in the US.

Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, addresses the importance of inclusive clinical trial participation and meeting patients where they are.

Effective communication, cultural competence, and patient advocacy are keys to overcoming language barriers in eye care, as highlighted in a presentation at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry 2025.

Several rare disease patient populations received their first-ever FDA-approved drug since Rare Disease Day last year, signifying progress in closing treatment gaps for rare disease.

Of the surveyed physicians, 93% reported that prior authorization delays patient care, and 89% said it contributes to burnout.

The Center on Health Equity & Access explores recent research, policy, and expert perspectives on equity and care access.

The Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative for Economic and Social Justice works to overcome race, class, cultural, religious, and gender barriers that Black women and young women face in the rural South, specifically the Mississippi Delta and the Black Belt regions of Alabama and Georgia.

Although her recent study acknowledges potential differences between White and non-White patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), Rebecca Haberman, MD, NYU Langone Health, emphasizes the need for further research to understand what these differences are and why they occur.

Gladys Antelo-Allen, Camden Coalition, shares the necessary skills to effectively equip supervisors to lead their teams and support individuals with complex health and social needs.

Jade E. Jones, MD, of Emory Winship Cancer Institute, shares how considering patients' travel needs, social services, and insurance concerns can help improve access to care.

President Donald J. Trump pushed for significant health care changes during his first month back in office, through executive orders affecting managed care, drug pricing, and clinical trial diversity guidance.

Ioana Bonta, MD, Georgia Cancer Specialists, discusses the evolving state of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatments, their impact on patient outcomes, and the need to address ongoing disparities in these populations.

While Republican state-led efforts aim to increase restrictions to abortion care and access to mifepristone and misoprostol in 2025, JAMA authors join the conversation with their published research and commentary.

Recognizing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in non-White patients is the first step toward providing more equitable care for those of all backgrounds with PsA, according to Rebecca Haberman, MD, of NYU Langone Health.

Black individuals had a 2-fold risk of cancer death related to prostate, myeloma, and stomach cancers compared with White individuals.

As enrollment shifts to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace following the unwinding of Medicaid and the Trump administration begins to implement health policy changes, Molly Dean, MSW, Siftwell's policy advisor, shares insight on how to adapt.