Center on Health Equity & Access

A new CMS proposal would authorize Medicare payments to cover family caregiver training; US list prices for popular weight loss drugs are higher than those of other wealthy nations; Midwestern cities declare themselves sanctuary cities despite anti-LGBT state laws passed.

“Our study suggests that narrowly focusing on hospital volumes and tying that to insurance reimbursement might mask complexities and trade-offs in achieving the goal of optimizing patient outcomes and experiences,” lead co-author Lindsay Sabik, PhD, says.

In this interview, Catherine Nester, RN explains the importance of entering phase 2 of the whole genome sequencing newborn screening program.

New research demonstrated varying trends in early-onset cancer incidence based on race, sex, age, and cancer type.

No significant differences regarding racial backgrounds were found when measuring access to biologics among adult patients with psoriasis living in the United States, according to one study.

The new rule is poised to foster safety, equity, and reduce preventable harm within the hospital setting in historically underserved communities.

Data on 10 social determinants of health (SDOH) were analyzed to determine their distribution among low-income patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF) at a safety-net hospital.

BeginNGS aims to enable the prompt identification of potential genetic disease with its newborn screening program.

The BeginNGS program added 23 new founding members to the consortium and expanded to include 31 additional genetic disorders in its second phase screening, totaling 419 treatable genetic disorders.

Novo Nordisk continues to limit starter doses of popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in the US; veterans and survivors received an error message when submitting PACT Act claims shortly before the deadline; insurance companies are failing to inform patients of their eligibility for free preventative services.

Medicare Advantage health plans can become more equitable and value driven by addressing common socioeconomic barriers in medication adherence.

Patients with a specific gene are more likely to develop long COVID; senators send letters to the Internal Revenue Service, urging them to investigate the practices of nonpartisan hospitals; pregnant workers and workers with newborns could potentially gain job accommodations through a new proposal.

Even after adjustments, the underlying trends in disparities persisted, underscoring the significance of survival disparities among second primary cancer survivors.

The researchers conducted this study as previous ones have not assessed death rate variations among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) across the urban-rural gradient.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Kathy Leyden, vice president of community engagement at Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), discusses key initiatives and areas of focus to address hunger and food insecurity issues across Upstate New York.

The Red Cross’s inclusive assessment will determine blood donation eligibility; Wegovy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events; the first postpartum depression pill sparks pricing questions.

Among 2.5 million adults with opioid use disorder (OUD), only 36% received any substance use treatment, and only 22% received medications for OUD in a recent study.

Outcomes for these patients following bystander CPR were compared with those among White patients.

Women may be at a higher disadvantage than men with adult status epilepticus, according to one study.

Coverage from the July 25, 2023, Institute for Value-Based Medicine® session held in partnerhship with Emory's Winship Cancer Institute.

Coverage from the Institute for Value-Based Medicine event in Atlanta, held in partnership with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.