Health Care Delivery

Engaged hospital leadership enhances the adoption of health-related social needs initiatives, driving progress toward health equity and improved patient care, according to a new study.

Learning the best type of HIV prevention for those at highest risk can start with conversations about their options, writes Zandraetta Tims-Cook, MD, MPH, AAHIVS

Explore how health equity and policy shape outcomes, revealing disparities in kidney disease, atopic dermatitis, and cancer care for vulnerable populations.

Sessions and posters at the 2025 European Hematology Association Congress evaluated the potential and real-world practices of using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict and improve outcomes for patients with hematological diseases.

The announcement of the new members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice comes days after the HHS secretary removed all previous members of the panel.

Race-free kidney function equations may underestimate risks for Black adults according to a new analysis.

Mansi Shah, MD, discusses the role of stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma (MM) and the logistical barriers to wider adoption of bispecific therapies.

Treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP) for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) showed promising results in a midstage clinical trial, significantly improving key measures of heart and lung function.

Patients who remained on treatment, especially at higher doses or on tirzepatide, were more likely to achieve clinically meaningful weight loss and improved glycemic control.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has disbanded the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, aiming to restore trust in vaccines amid concerns over politicization and integrity.

Trump's sweeping health care overhaul faces scrutiny, risking coverage for millions while igniting bipartisan tensions over fiscal and social impacts.

While citing overwhelming barriers patients in rural areas face when accessing care, providers noted the potential of telehealth to improve access in a survey.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the package would add $2.4 trillion to the national deficit over a decade and leave 10.9 million more Americans without health insurance.

The 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress, convening virtually and in Milan, Italy, from June 12 to June 15, 2025, will feature a revamped program structure for the meeting’s 30th anniversary while maintaining ample opportunities to network, debate, and absorb practice-changing findings in hematology and oncology.

"Political directives should not prevent individuals from seeking safe and effective care that they desire and deserve," authors from the American College of Physicians (ACP) write.

US workers facing high economic hardship, especially those in lower-wage occupations, were significantly more likely to report fair or poor health, underscoring persistent disparities in worker well-being.

Racial and ethnic disparities in health access persist, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to achieve health equity across various conditions.

Oncology biosimilars significantly reduce financial toxicity in cancer care, as highlighted in 2 abstracts presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

Community oncology faces significant challenges from the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) drug pricing changes, risking financial stability and patient access to care.

A recent study reveals that many patients start dialysis at low-quality facilities due to convenience, highlighting significant racial disparities in care access.

Findings from surveys of women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include that 20% of health care providers were viewed as dismissive because of the patient’s sex.

Pediatric research explored environmental interventions for bronchiolitis, heart function in children born preterm, and a quality initiative that improved rounding autonomy for pediatric fellows.

This week, the Center on Health Equity & Access covered news from the Trump administration and CMS, Cigna's co-pay cap on weight loss drugs, and perspectives on living with HIV.

The Make Our Children Healthy Again assessment from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission warns of a national childhood health crisis and calls for broad federal reforms.

Evernorth has capped antiobesity drug monthly co-pays at $200 in a move to improve access and affordability amid new drug pricing initiatives.

Veterans primarily receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) similarly used dental and vision services under Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Medicare, challenging the justification for full MA capitated payments based on supplemental benefits.

Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, highlights the need to expand Medigap access for Medicare beneficiaries younger than 65 years and calls for future research connecting access barriers to health outcomes.

Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that younger Medicare beneficiaries without supplemental coverage face high costs, while dual-eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans struggle with provider access.

New global analysis calls for urgent, targeted interventions as aging populations face rising rates of skin cancer.