Opioid Commission Provides Recommendations
The opioid commission, put in place by President Donald Trump to address the growing drug addiction and painkiller crisis, has released a report with recommendations. According to STAT, the commission, chaired by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, released a report with 56 recommendations that Congress, federal departments, and local governments will need to fund and implement. The list includes better education for providers, a media blitz, and an expanded drug court system.
Facilitating ACA Open Enrollment Sign-Ups
The acting secretary of HHS, Eric Hargan, has expressed a commitment to ensuring sign-ups for the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period go smoothly. Although the Trump administration is looking to repeal the health law, it still wants open enrollment to be “consumer friendly,” reported The Hill. Hargan mentioned the administration wants to continue working to provide relief for consumers by expanding choices and providing more affordable options.
Enhancing the Image of Aging
Expectations of aging can positively or negatively affect how well a person ages. A new initiative is hoping to change the image of aging and get rid of negative stereotypes that can be a self-fulfilling prophecy of negative experiences, according to Kaiser Health News. Older adults who believe negative stereotypes about aging walk slower, have more memory problems, and recover less fully from a fall or fracture. Emphasizing the positives of aging can benefit seniors—those with a primarily positive view live 7.5 years longer.
Oncology Onward: A Conversation With Thyme Care CEO and Cofounder Robin Shah
October 2nd 2023Robin Shah, CEO of Thyme Care, which he founded in 2020 with Bobby Green, MD, president and chief medical officer, joins hosts Emeline Aviki, MD, MBA, and Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA, to discuss his evolution as an entrepreneur in oncology care innovation and his goal of positively changing how patients experience the cancer system.
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SABCS 2023 Sessions Touch on "Every Aspect of Breast Cancer"
December 4th 2023The 46th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium will take place December 5-9, with new and experienced attendees able to choose and learn from a schedule overflowing with the latest developments in breast cancer science and research.
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Insufficient Data, Disparities Plague Lung Cancer Risk Factor Documentation
September 24th 2023On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the senior author of a study published in the September 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® on the importance of adequate and effective lung cancer risk factor documentation to determine a patient's eligibility for screening.
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NK Cell Therapy SNK01 Improves Cognitive Function in Alzheimer Disease for up to 11 Weeks
December 3rd 2023Among 10 patients evaluated, compared with their baseline at 1 week after receiving their final dose in the trial, 30% demonstrated clinical improvement on the Alzheimer’s disease composite score.
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: December 2, 2023
December 2nd 2023The Center on Health Equity and Access highlights the most recent updates in the realm of health equity, including news, research findings, and initiatives focused on mitigating health care disparities and enhancing overall access to quality care.
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