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Jared is a freelance writer for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), and previously worked as a senior editor for HCPLive® at MJH Life Sciences®.

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A new analysis of obesity guidelines suggests more evidence is needed to develop stronger guidelines for the transition period between childhood and adulthood. 

Obesity Guidelines Differ for Adult, Pediatric Patients 

Real-world data show no significant differences in overall survival between patients with or without cytogenetic risk factors.  

First-Line Ibrutinib Effective in CLL/SLL With or Without Risk Factors 

. Her work focuses on disparities and systemic inequities in care and access to the health system, as well as the impacts of health policy on various racial, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. She seeks perspectives from experts in internal medicine, health equity, community outreach, clinical research, mental health, and legislative policy.

, she delved into rare disease coverage at HCPLive

, a sister publication, where she fostered connections that extended beyond the research community into that of health advocacy, paving the way to her current role. Her work has been featured in 

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She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing and psychology from Eckerd College and continued her postgraduate studies at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications.

While the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored health care was not included in the House-passed reconciliation bill, it remains a revenue target for Congress, risking inclusion in the Senate's version.

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The FDA has granted approval to pembrolizumab for the treatment of adult patients with resectable, locally advanced HNSCC whose tumors express PD-L1 with a CPS of ≥1.

FDA Approves Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Resectable HNSCC

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During interviews at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, experts shared key insights from this year's conference. 

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Duke Appiah, PhD, MPH, explores racial disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnant women with cancer, revealing critical insights for informed decision-making.

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