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

Learn about how Allegheny Health Network's "Food as Medicine" initiative tackles food insecurity and enhances health through personalized nutrition support.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist at Allegheny Health Network, explored the intricate management of alopecia areata, often in tandem with other autoimmune conditions while emphasizing the significance of innovative medications and diagnostic tools, such as dermoscopy, in enhancing patient outcomes.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist at Allegheny Health Network, highlighted recent breakthroughs in treating alopecia areata, focusing on the effectiveness of Janus kinase inhibitors and the ongoing challenges related to insurance coverage and patient access.

Carol R. Regueiro, MD, MSc, of Allegheny Health Network, highlights how the Physician Partners of Western PA practice support model has successfully engaged specialty practices to enhance patient connections and promote a population health perspective.

Carol R. Regueiro, MD, MSc, of Allegheny Health Network (AHN), explains how AHN's congestive heart failure bundle has enhanced collaboration between cardiology and primary care.

Carol R. Regueiro, MD, MSc, of Allegheny Health Network, described how AHN's Physician Partners of Western PA practice support model and shadow bundle distribution model enhanced collaboration between primary and specialty care to improve patient outcomes.

The Supreme Court’s decision, paired with the newest data demonstrating the public impact of the opioid crisis, illustrates the legal potential in addressing the crisis and the ongoing public health challenges of treatment access.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, determines systemic treatment options for severe alopecia areata based on the patient’s medical history, past treatments tried, potential adverse events, in addition to the weighing risk vs benefit of the therapy and the cost for the patient.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.

Charlie Borowicz, manager of trans and gender diverse health at Allegheny Health Network, shares how the program offers comprehensive patient-first care to those in the LGBTQ+ and gender diverse community.

The Center on Health Equity & Access shares the latest news, research, and expert insights on developments related to health disparities, gaps in care, and initiatives to address them.

Kheir Mugwaneza, the lead project manager of the Immigrant and Refugee Health Program at Allegheny Health Network, discusses how the program is working to address gaps in care for this community.

A new study has linked racial and ethnic disparities with factors like age, income, and insurance to breast cancer treatment decline. Patients who received all treatments had better survival, highlighting the need for interventions to improve access and reduce disparities.

In the series debut episode of "Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity," Mary Sligh, CRNP, and Chelsea Chappars, of Allegheny Health Network, explain how the Urban Health Outreach program aims to improve health equity for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Through interviews and contributed content, Strategic Alliance Partnerships provide insights into changes in health care delivery and medicine.

A study suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV) screenings should be updated due to effective HPV vaccines; a new study shows that osimertinib (Tagrisso, AstraZeneca) reduced both the 5-year risk of recurrent cancer and the risk of death in patients with stage 1B to 3A lung cancer; a new smartphone-controlled technology could help those who suffer from migraines.

Care in the fourth-trimester, when the birth has taken place and the mother and baby return home, is crucial for the well-being of the mother or the birthing person, Takiyah Durham, MBA, explains in an interview.

Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, and First Steps and Beyond director Takiyah Durham, MBA, explain how the community-centered program ensures pregnant patients are equipped with resources while receiving equitable care.

Director Takiyah Durham, MBA, and Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, share how the program is improving maternal and infant care in Pittsburgh, PA, at Highmark Health.

Michael Petrosky, MD, of the Allegheny Health Network, spoke about how parents can prevent their child from spreading respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the availability of monoclonal antibodies for all infants.

Michael Petrosky, MD, of the Allegheny Health Network, discusses how monoclonal antibodies will help in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.

Tariq Cheema, MD, division chair of pulmonary critical care sleep and allergy medicine at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), discusses how the virtual ICU (vICU) program has benefited patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of both patient care and managing resources.

Michael Petrosky, MD, of Allegheny Health Network, spoke about the difference between vaccines and monoclonal antibodies and how they can affect treatment in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Tariq Cheema, MD, division chair of pulmonary critical care sleep and allergy medicine at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), discusses how the virtual ICU (vICU) program has improved access to patient care.

Joseph Aracri, DO, Allegheny Health Network, spoke with The American Journal of Managed Care® about preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) through immunoglobulin-based treatments and everyday actions.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Elizabeth Cuevas, MD, division chief of Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Center for Inclusion Health, on prevalent health inequities facing marginalized communities and strategies to identify and address these issues.

Amy Crawford-Faucher, MD, vice chair of the Primary Care Institute and Department of Family Medicine at Allegheny Health Network, discussed treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) without a vaccine and what a future vaccine could mean for older adults.