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Positive Outcomes Reported from ACO Program Focused on Equity and Community Health

The first year of the ACO program, which emphasizes equity and community health, has shown promising results in quality and savings, according to Health Affairs.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Examining the Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Non-COVID Mortality in the U.S.

A recent study sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence non-COVID-19 death rates in the United States, highlighting significant trends from 2020 to 2024.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Impact of Patient Cost Sharing on Hospital Revenue: A Closer Look

A recent analysis highlights the changing landscape of patient cost-sharing practices and their potential effects on the financial health of urban and rural hospitals.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Maryland's Hospital Utilization Drops Significantly Under Global Budgets

A recent study indicates that Maryland has seen a notable reduction in hospital utilization, outpacing other states by 11 percentage points from 2013 to 2023.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Trends in US National Spending on Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment from 2000 to 2021

A recent analysis highlights the trends in national spending on mental health and substance use disorder treatment over the past two decades, revealing a significant increase driven by case growth.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Genetic Insights May Enhance Weight Loss Strategies with GLP-1 Drugs

A recent study suggests that specific genetic variations could influence the effectiveness of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, potentially paving the way for tailored treatments.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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FDA Proposes Enhanced Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising as EU Strengthens AMR Commitment

Recent developments in the pharmaceutical sector include the FDA's proposal for greater control over direct-to-consumer ads and the EU's commitment to combat antimicrobial resistance.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Examining the Impact of AI Scribes on Health Care Costs

A recent analysis raises questions about whether AI scribes are contributing to rising health care costs. This editorial explores the implications of these findings.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Understanding HPV Vaccine Access and Usage in the United States

This overview highlights the importance of HPV vaccines for both genders, the connection to related cancers, and the current landscape of insurance coverage and access.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

A federal judge Tuesday refused to block filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone by mail across the U.S. — at least for now.

editorial-staff Apr 8

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Examining Mental Health and Substance Use Policies Under Trump

A recent KFF tracker provides insights into significant federal policy actions regarding mental health and substance use during President Trump’s second term.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Novo Nordisk launches high-dose Wegovy

Strategic angle: Insurers score Medicare Advantage wins, the obesity drug race continues, and other biotech news from The Readout.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Understanding the Risks to Measles Elimination in the U.S.

This editorial discusses the current status of measles elimination in the United States and the various factors that could jeopardize this achievement.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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States looking to regulate use of chatbots

Strategic angle: In this edition of STAT Health Tech: UnitedHealth Group's big bet on AI to transform its operations, venture funding trends, and more.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump Budget’s ‘America First’ Drug Policy Proposals

Strategic angle: New ideas to bring drug manufacturing to the U.S. are included in Trump's 2027 budget proposal.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Many cancer patients don’t get genomic tests to guide treatment, study finds

Strategic angle: Even as therapies improve, a startling number of cancer patients are not getting genomic tests that could improve their chance of survival.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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FDA Proposes Policies to Encourage Domestic Drug Production

Strategic angle: The FDA aims to boost domestic drug manufacturing through new policies outlined in the president's budget.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Health insurers score major win with higher 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

The stocks of major Medicare Advantage insurers surged on the announcement.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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If you cap insulin at $35 a month, people with type 2 diabetes stick to treatment, study finds

Strategic angle: $35 insulin, more evidence abortion meds are safe OTC, and other health news from Morning Rounds

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Gilead to buy cancer biotech Tubulis for more than $3 billion

Strategic angle: Gilead is acquiring the German biotech Tubulis, enhancing its oncology pipeline with a significant investment.

editorial-staff Apr 7