5 Things to Know About the Oral GLP-1 Era
Oral semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) expands GLP-1 weight-loss options, but pharmacy budgets and health care cost pressures persist.
Understanding Real-World MRI Utilization for ED Dizziness: Ava L. Liberman, MD
ED dizziness visits see rising MRI use at discharge; exam-guided imaging helps detect missed strokes and informs secondary prevention.
Feasibility Study Shows High Wound Closure Rates in Chronic Diabetic Ulcers
Across 39 patients in 2 cohorts, rapid microbe reduction, high wound closure, restored warmth and sensation, and avoided amputations were observed.
Emerging Oral Therapies Set to Transform the Psoriasis, PsA Treatment Landscape: Linda Stein Gold, MD
Linda Stein Gold, MD, shares insights on new therapeutic options for patients with various psoriasis subtypes and psoriatic arthritis.
Oral vs Injectable GLP-1 Cost-Saving Strategies: Eric Levin
Oral Wegovy shifts GLP-1 obesity costs: insurance may match injectables, while cash-pay and pharmacy platforms unlock lower prices and aid programs.
Express Scripts Avoids Fines but Agrees to Major Structural Overhaul
The FTC first sued Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and Optum in 2024, claiming anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices surrounding insulin.
Updated ATTR-CM Criteria Standardize Disease Progression Monitoring
Experts propose a 6-parameter framework for ATTR-CM monitoring and disease progression in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.
Use of Collaborative Care Grows Rapidly, Uneven Medicaid Coverage Drives State Gaps
Collaborative care use has surged 26-fold, but state reimbursement gaps leave many patients without integrated mental health care in primary care.
Stroke Rates Are Rising in Younger Adults, as Older Populations See Declines: Emily R. Fisher, MD
Rising stroke rates in young adults highlight the need to manage blood pressure and cholesterol early and improve outcomes through better ICU care.
The Orphan Drug Act in the Modern Drug Pricing Era
Policy strategist Kristi Martin discusses how the Orphan Drug Act reshapes rare disease treatment and drug-pricing challenges.
From Biologics to Bio-Machines: Top Takeaways From Maui Derm 2026
Maui Derm 2026 showcased groundbreaking advancements in dermatology, focusing on biologics, innovative treatments, and future technologies for skin health.
FDA Flags Administration Concerns for Aquestive's Noninvasive Epinephrine Film
Aquestive Therapeutics receives a complete response letter for dibutepinephrine (Anaphylm), a sublingual epinephrine therapy.
Prior Authorization Ranked Top Barrier to Health Care Access After Cost
Prior authorization remains a major health care barrier, causing delays and frustrations for insured adults seeking necessary treatments.
Real-World Data Support Zanubrutinib Use in Older Patients With CLL: Margaret Krackeler, MD
Margaret Krackeler, MD, discusses real-world data supporting the switch from ibrutinib to zanubrutinib for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 30, 2026
Explore critical health equity issues as barriers to care access and health disparities that impact treatment for allergic rhinitis and childhood vaccinations.
Photobiomodulation, Bio-Machines, and the Future of Dermatology
Discover how innovations in biology and engineering are transforming dermatology, featuring breakthroughs in laser therapies and precision medicine.
Combination Therapy, Biologics, and Surgery Redefine HS Care in 2026
Vivian Shi, MD, discusses the evolving strategies for managing hidradenitis suppurativa, including biologics and combination therapies, at Maui Derm 2026.
Advances in Pediatric Dermatology Spotlight Diagnostic Precision and New Systemics
A Maui Derm 2026 session explored advancements in pediatric dermatology, emphasizing precision medicine and targeted therapies for children.
Optimizing Nonsurgical Management of Skin Tumors at Maui Derm 2026
Speakers delved into innovative strategies in skin tumor management, focusing on chemotherapies, patient risk assessment, and evolving treatment protocols.
New Dermatologic Therapies Make Waves at Maui Derm 2026
Experts discuss groundbreaking therapies in dermatology at Maui Derm 2026, addressing complex skin diseases and enhancing patient care with innovative treatments.
Reflecting on 15 Years of Health IT Evolution and What’s Next: Nate C. Apathy, PhD
Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.
Catching Unethical Loopholes in ICD-10 Code Billing: Daniel Siegel, MD
Daniel Siegel, MD, discusses a loophole he looks out for in ICD-10 coding and billing.
Clinical Trial Data Signal a New Era for Atopic Dermatitis, Melanoma, and Psoriasis
Maui Derm 2026 showcases groundbreaking clinical trial data and innovative strategies in dermatology.
Highlighting Gaps in Allergic Rhinitis Care, Allergen Immunotherapy Access
Patients with allergic rhinitis face prolonged symptoms and inadequate treatment, highlighting a need for better awareness and access to allergen immunotherapy.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 23, 2026
Research reveals that socioeconomic status significantly impacts survival rates in young adults with metastatic colorectal cancer, emphasizing the need for health equity initiatives.
Semaglutide Shows Promise for Steatohepatitis Resolution in MASH
Semaglutide shows promise in improving liver health and metabolic outcomes in MASH, enhancing steatohepatitis resolution and cardiometabolic measures.
Suboptimal Cardiovascular Risk Management Found in Mexican Adults With Diabetes
Few adults with diabetes in Mexico achieve combined CVD risk factor control, highlighting gaps in blood pressure, cholesterol, and glycemic management.
By Improving Sleep, TNX-102 SL Reduces Pain and Fatigue in Fibromyalgia
Sleep-focused TNX-102 SL delivered significant benefits in a phase 3 fibromyalgia study.
Coalition's Conversation: State of the Obesity Market
Explore the evolving GLP-1 landscape with insights from industry experts, shaping future health strategies and plan designs for employers.
Federally Appropriated Mental Health Care Funding Must Be Protected: Jennifer Snow, MPA
As the FY26 budget is being negotiated, Jennifer Snow, MPA, of NAMI, emphasizes that funds must be directed to programs as Congress intends.