Christina Mattina

CMS proposes the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), addressing payment disparities in oncology, but the community oncology community warns of financial threats from the Inflation Reduction Act. Updates reflect late Tuesday release of the proposed 2026 schedule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.

Robert Kratzke, MD, urged insurance providers to prioritize fast biomarker testing in non–small cell lung cancer, saying it’s both cost-effective and life-saving.

With few real-life studies that have specifically focused on how atopic dermatitis (AD) affects patients living with the chronic inflammatory skin condition in Latin American countries, the present authors investigated dupilumab-related outcomes among 100 patients using SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index values.

New insights highlight clinician support for shared survivorship care and identify key factors for effective implementation.

The hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score can help to guide treatment decisions in patients living with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The Trump administration's policies reshape global health dynamics, presenting Europe with both challenges and opportunities for leadership in health governance.

New research reveals critical gaps in treatment for advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), emphasizing the need for innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

There are molecular testing gaps in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, highlighting the need for improved testing and targeted therapy integration.

Findings underscore the potential limitations of using systemic inflammatory indices like the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index to assess organ-specific conditions.

The recent decision in Kennedy v Braidwood could give Robert F. Kennedy Jr, secretary of HHS, the ability to remove all members of the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) if desired, according to Jeffrey Fitzgerald, JD.

A webinar held by KFF on July 9 emphasized the immediate effects of the new budget bill, highlighting the impacts on Medicaid and health spending in the next decade.

Families caring for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face significant financial burdens from necessary home and vehicle modifications to enhance quality of life.

Secondary analysis findings from the EMPACT-MI trial highlight empagliflozin's significant cardiovascular and kidney benefits when initiated soon after an acute myocardial infarction.

The global burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains great, with cases jumping 85.6% in 32 years.

Participants performed touchscreen-based reaching tasks while wearing wireless motion sensors, which recorded linear acceleration, angular velocity, and roll-pitch-yaw orientation at millisecond resolution.

To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), each issue in 2025 includes a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The July issue features a conversation with David J. Shulkin, MD, a physician and former secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Tyler Sandahl, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Mayo Clinic, discussed the complexities of alternative payment models for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and bispecific therapies and the need for improved data sharing in cancer care.

For the second time in under 3 weeks, the FDA has approved a treatment for the inherited genetic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling.

Advancements in B-cell therapies, including anti-CD20 and anti-CD19 monoclonal antibodies, enhance treatment efficacy and safety for multiple sclerosis and autoimmune diseases.

Avoiding downstream testing ultimately makes it cheaper for whoever is footing the bill, says Merrill H. Stewart, MD, Ochsner Health.

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, of The US Oncology Network, discusses findings from the COCOON trial that show prophylactic treatment reduces dermatological adverse events in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), enhancing their quality of life during amivantamab therapy.

Both regulatory-approved and pipeline treatments for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa demonstrate comparable efficacy and safety, offering hope for patients often dissatisfied with current treatment options.

Jody Agena, PharmD, MBA, director of pharmacy operations, Virginia Cancer Specialists, discusses the various responsibilities of the pharmacist within community oncology settings.

The FDA has removed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for approved chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies for hematologic malignancies, aiming to ease provider burden and expand patient access.

Financial, family, and logistical challenges often lead patients to choose ongoing therapies over stem cell transplantation, says Mansi Shah, MD.

Making pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) more accessible can help to decrease the incidence of HIV in the US.

In myasthenia gravis, complement plays a big role in what happens to the muscle end of the neuromuscular junction, explains Miriam Freimer, MD, an author on 5 abstracts presented at the recent 15th MGFA International Conference on Myasthenia and Related Disorders.

A post hoc analysis of the phase 3b JUMP trial supports the real-world use of ruxolitinib with anemia supportive care to maintain dosing and clinical outcomes in patients with myelofibrosis, offering a practical strategy that does not compromise efficacy.