Health Care Delivery

Shared savings reflects continued growth of long-term-care ACOs in Medicare’s value-based models.

The HIV chatbot was noninferior in increasing self-testing compared with the real-time support by human administrators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is an urgent need for equitable care and access to cardiovascular care, said Vallerie McLaughlin, MD; Martha Gulati, MD; and Stephen Nicholls, MBBS, PhD.

Melanie Sheen, MD, describes efforts to boost diverse clinical trial enrollment through trust, community partnerships, and equitable patient engagement.

Oncology care advances target social determinants of health through AI, patient education, and community engagement.

One-third of F32 grant recipients secure follow-up NIH K awards, fueling new biomedical discoveries and career growth.

Lead CML researcher discusses the evolution of a groundbreaking treatment and its effect on patient survival.

The trial did not meet its primary end point for reducing plaque progression.

Integrating nephrology and cardiology care for patients with kidney and cardiovascular (CV) risks can be challenging but is possible, said Roy Mathew, MD.