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What We're Reading: Australia and HPV Success; HDHP Slows; Pre-Existing Conditions and GOP Candidates
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in Australia within the next 2 decades because of a free government program to vaccinate children against the human papillomavirus; employers have slowed enrollment in high-deductible health plans amid a very tight labor market and a postponement of a tax on healthcare coverage; President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law is threatening Republicans in the midterms who have spent years railing against it and seeking its repeal.
Australia on Track to Eliminate Cervival Cancer
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in Australia within the next 2 decades because of a free government program to vaccinate children against the human papillomavirus, The New York Times reported. By 2028, fewer than 4 women in every 100,000 could be diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in Australia, according to a study in The Lancet Public Health, and by 2066, fewer than 1 woman per year could receive that diagnosis. The vaccination program was implemented in schools nationwide.
Employers Slowing Enrollment in High-Deductible Health Plans
Employers have slowed enrollment in high-deductible health plans amid a very tight labor market and a postponement of a tax on healthcare coverage, according to Kaiser Health News. In some cases, companies have reinstated more traditional plans as a strong job market gives workers more leverage. A return to more generous healthcare coverage is unlikely, however.
GOP Candidates Attempt Balancing Act Between ACA Repeal Efforts, Popularity of Pre-Existing Conditions Protection
President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law is threatening Republicans in the midterms who have spent years railing against it and seeking its repeal, The Washington Post reported. Some are scrambling to demonstrate they support one of the law’s most popular features—protections from discrimination based on pre-existing health conditions—when they are also actively continuing to support efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Real-World Study Reveals Key Insights into DLBCL Treatment Patterns, Outcomes
April 18th 2024A recent study offers valuable insights into the characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in patients across different lines of therapy, providing a look into the landscape of DLBCL management.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Gene, Light Therapy Combo Shows Promise Against Prostate Cancer Cells in Proof-of-Concept Study
April 18th 2024In their preclinical model, the researchers found efficacy both in vitro and in vivo by using CRISPR-Cas9 to mimic porphyria and combining the technology with light therapy.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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Collecting SDOH Data Can Assess Risk of Medical Nonadherence, Improve HEI and Star Ratings
April 18th 2024At the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2024 annual meeting, a panel of presenters explored changes coming to Medicare that incorporate social determinants of health (SDOH) data to improve patient and health system outcomes.
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