Health Care Delivery

After 8 months of treatment with mavacamten, 5% of patients developed new atrial fibrillation or flutter and 4% developed heart failure.

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.

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.

Svetlana Barbarash, MD, explains how better education, digital monitoring tools, and coordinated care can improve arrhythmia detection and outcomes.

A large cohort study found adolescents and young adults starting TMP-SMX faced a higher 30-day risk of acute respiratory failure than those on other antibiotics.

Phase 3 ADORING data show tapinarof improves skin, itch, and sleep in children with atopic dermatitis, with similar efficacy and safety in those with comorbidities.

Jonathan Strober, MD, discusses the challenges of diagnosing pediatric myasthenia gravis, especially in seronegative cases, and the importance of antibody testing.

Phase 3 ADORING data show tapinarof cream delivers early, consistent skin, itch, and sleep improvements in children with atopic dermatitis, with low adverse event rates.

Scientists restored the CCNA2 gene in adult human heart cells, enabling them to divide and form new functional cardiomyocytes—advancing heart repair therapies.

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

Improving outcomes in chronic kidney disease relies on improving patient engagement.

A study links seborrheic dermatitis to multiple epithelial barrier diseases, supporting broader assessment for inflammation and barrier dysfunction.

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.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide led to the most weight loss across 22 trials, while liraglutide remains a cost-effective alternative as its patent expires.

Men who have sex with men (MSM) expressed interest in both monthly oral pills and injections every 6 months to prevent HIV.

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

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

Danielle Roman, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the challenges of accessing genomic test results and managing prior authorization in patient care for breast cancer.

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

For the conclusion to this 4-part video series, tune in to learn the lessons each organization will carry forward from this pilot program experience.

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

Updated guidelines set lower systolic blood pressure goals, expanded risk-based treatment, and call for stronger implementation to close care gaps.

AI and digital tools are reshaping breast cancer care—from screening and trials to remote monitoring and lifestyle support.