Lower Drug Costs on the Horizon for Medicare Beneficiaries
September 30th 2024Average Medicare drug premiums for older Americans will drop next year for those enrolled in traditional Medicare plans or who have coverage through Medicare Advantage, with opinions divided along party lines on the economic implications.
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Opioids, Benzodiazepines Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Patients With COPD
September 30th 2024A study found that opioid use, with or without benzodiazepines, significantly increases long-term mortality risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the age of 60 years.
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Stalled Progress in Reducing Black Mortality Rates: The Role of External Causes and COVID-19
September 30th 2024Despite reductions in deaths from cancer and cardiovascular diseases, increased mortality from assaults, accidents, and the COVID-19 pandemic has widened disparities in health outcomes for Black individuals.
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Sustaining Compassionate Trauma Care Across Communities
September 30th 2024September is National Recovery Month, and we are bringing you another limited-edition month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In our final episode, we speak with Lyndra Bills, MD, and Shari Hutchison, MS.
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At-Home Cholesterol Screening Accessible Through New Program
September 30th 2024The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss the findings with care navigators and health care providers.
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FDA Approves Dupilumab as First Biologic Treatment for COPD
September 27th 2024The FDA approved dupilumab today as the first biologic treatment for patients with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an eosinophilic phenotype to significantly help reduce exacerbations and improve lung function.
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