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Selective laser trabeculoplasty, artificial intelligence–driven diagnostics, and new drug delivery systems are transforming glaucoma care and improving patient outcomes, according to a panel of experts.

Adverse physical functions were indicative of reduced survival and increased risk of immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) previously treated with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.

Time costs, often overlooked in health care, create economic burdens for patients and caregivers, impacting income and well-being.

Ten children who received DB-OTO for profound genetic hearing loss due to variants of the otoferlin gene showed notable improvements in hearing, according to initial results of the CHORD trial.

With the potential for future pandemics, Chun Chao, PhD, MS, emphasizes the importance of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cancer care, particularly for patients with ovarian cancer.

Andrew S. Oseran, MD, MBA, MSc, hypothesizes that higher Medicare Advantage (MA) risk scores may result from either a more accurate capture of beneficiaries' comorbidities or inappropriate "upcoding" of conditions.

The Braidwood Management v Becerra decision could require payers to step up to continue covering preventive services, depending on the decision, according to Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH.

More cost-effectiveness studies evaluating bispecific antibody or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies are necessary for enhancing care in myeloma and lymphoma.

At 2 years, participants in the compensated MASH cirrhosis treatment arm of the MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial experienced a statistically significant 6.7 kPa reduction in liver stiffness from baseline.

In the phase 1/2 INSPIRE DUCHENNE trial, interim data showed an average microdystrophin expression of 110% among participants with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at 90 days post treatment.

An extensive library of physical activity resources will better support the different needs, capabilities, and considerations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the researchers.

Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, previewed the Southeastern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025 meeting by speaking about her keynote session.

The FDA approves BrainSense Adaptive deep brain stimulation and electrode identifier technology for the treatment of Parkinson disease.

Myasthenia gravis is becoming increasingly common around the world, with a resulting disease burden beset by high health care resource utilization, decreased quality of life, and worsened mental health.

When combined with chemotherapy, cetuximab shows promising efficacy for optimizing treatment strategies for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

The excess payments Medicare Advantage plans receive for higher risk scores may be more influenced by differences in coding practices rather than actual differences in disease burden between MA and fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries, according to Andrew, S. Oseran, MD, MBA, MSc, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Reducing the number of intravitreal injections to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a top priority in current treatment research, says Paul Hahn, MD, PhD.

The Republican bill for the congressional budget narrowly passes the House of Representatives, advancing to the Senate floor.

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, with fixed payments based on medical complexity, incentivize aggressive coding of comorbidities, potentially inflating costs for the federal government, according to Andrew S. Oseran, MD, MBA, MSc, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Attendees can expect insights on advancements in glaucoma care, myopia management, dry eye treatments, emerging technologies, ocular disease myths, oral medications, the impact of obesity on ocular health, and more at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025.

Long COVID is the chronic manifestation of lasting symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection that can last for at least 3 months, with shortness of breath and system inefficiency often remaining central issues for many patients.

Perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution had high treatment satisfaction in those who took it for dry eye.

Delays in receiving coverage for essential medications like insulin and albuterol can worsen symptoms, increase costs, and add stress for patients.

Building trust with patients who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare can help to improve their lives as they navigate receiving care to address their clinical and behavioral health needs.

Adolescents who are treatment-naive had promising results when using dolutegravir/lamivudine as antiretroviral therapy over 48 weeks.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Arthur L. Jenkins III, MD, FACS, CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine, to explore the intersection of advanced surgical care for sport-related neurospine injuries and managed care systems.

Of the surveyed physicians, 93% reported that prior authorization delays patient care, and 89% said it contributes to burnout.

These findings support the claim that Medicare Advantage (MA) payments may be driven more by diagnosis and coding practices rather than differences in disease burden between MA and fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries.

The Center on Health Equity & Access explores recent research, policy, and expert perspectives on equity and care access.