Center on Health Equity & Access

The guidelines highlight the need for lifelong obesity management, early diagnosis, comorbidity prevention, and patient-centered care.

New research shows immigrant children face higher odds of unmet medical needs as federal and state coverage rules narrow.

The uninsured rates may skyrocket when Medicaid work requirements go into effect and if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are not extended.

The expansion of direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical manufacturer models and the upcoming TrumpRx launch offer lower costs but create new complexities for patients.

With ACA subsidies and key CMS payment models ending in 2025, premiums are set to rise, shifting costs to consumers and employers.

While artificial intelligence showed empathy and precision in respiratory health care, its equitable adoption is paramount to prevent the widening digital divide, as highlighted at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2025.

A case-crossover study found that extreme heat increased mortality between 10% and 18%, with higher risks in vulnerable groups.

Svetlana Barbarash, MD, outlines the lack of cardiologists and transplant services in Las Vegas and the policy changes needed to close gender gaps in care.

Men's breast cancer awareness is crucial as it often goes unrecognized, leading to advanced stages at diagnosis, Michael Hassett, MD, explains.

Most US patients eligible for hepatitis B virus (HBV) treatment remain untreated, raising risks of liver disease and complications.

Survivors of SJS/TEN face severe long-term physical and psychological effects, with major gaps in post-discharge care, support, and physician guidance.

Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, addresses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected breast cancer screening rates across Pittsburgh.

Caregivers face communication challenges in coordinating patient care for older adults, highlighting the need for improved support and training.

Oncology specialist Jasmine Eugene, PharmD, explains how pharmacists practicing at the top of their license help close cancer care gaps amid provider shortages.

Rachel A. Prusynski, DPT, PhD, discusses her study on how payment models affect home health care delivery and patient outcomes.

Jasmine Eugene, PharmD, explains how pharmacists practicing at the top of their license improve rural oncology access and ease physician workload.

Lower-income countries rarely gain timely access to FDA-approved drugs tested in their populations, highlighting major global and ethical disparities.

Clark Alsfeld, MD, discusses how telemedicine, pharmacists, and evolving policies help overcome financial and geographic barriers in oncology care.

Targeted financing, clinician recruitment, and telehealth expansion are needed to improve rural primary care.

Infectious disease was hit hardest by funding cuts to NIH grant for clinical trials that did not align with the Trump administration's priorities.

Cuts to Medicaid could spell trouble for pediatric health, as millions of children rely on Medicaid to cover their hospital expenses.

Broader eligibility, real-world data, and community partnerships are expanding access to CAR T-cell therapy.

The race of a telephonic care manager did not impact closure rates for gaps in care among Black Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

Global ovarian and uterine cancer cases due to high BMI have risen sharply over the past 30 years, especially in low- to middle-income sociodemoraphic regions.