June 2024

At an Institute for Value-Based Medicine® (IVBM) event cohosted by The American Journal of Managed Care® and Sutter Health, experts illuminated the current state of cardiometabolic health care and offered a glimpse into the future.

The number of Americans with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity is rising, and the entry of therapies such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has been revolutionary.

The use of a novel digital health platform achieved a 55% reduction in time to treatment among women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer.

At a symposium on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on pharmaceutical innovation and access, speakers urged the audience to join in advocating for changes to the law.

People experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to health care access, leading to higher rates of hypertension even among those with health insurance.

There is widespread interest in understanding the role of health care in meeting social needs. This study examines community-wide activities, resources, and information technology used to manage social care.

Frequency of patient-provider conversations and patient activation are the 2 most significant predictors of a high-risk patient’s behaviors to prevent kidney disease.

Gaps in the delivery and coverage of behavioral health care can be addressed through continued advocacy for better policies and financial incentives surrounding treatment.

This feature series delves into how biases shed light on deeply ingrained stereotypes and prejudices that exist within the structure of US maternal health care, according to experts.