Contributor: Medication Adherence as a Journey—A Year-Round Strategy for Medicare Advantage Success
Adherence can lead to better outcomes, higher starts for Medicare Advantage plans, and stronger financial performance.
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US, Japan Patients With Diabetes Discontinue Semaglutide After First Year
High discontinuation rates of semaglutide among older adults with diabetes reveal challenges in long-term adherence and highlight the need for improved support strategies.
Childhood Insurance Dynamics Predict Medicaid Cuts Will Widen Gaps
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten children's health coverage, exacerbating existing gaps and impacting access to care for vulnerable populations.
Study Finds No Causal Link Between Coffee Consumption, Arthritis Risk
The relationship between caffeine and rheumatoid arthritis has been inconsistent across prior studies.
Rolling Back PrEP Coverage Affects Both New Infections, Economic Cost: Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD
Any potential reduction in access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would increase both cost and the number of diagnoses of HIV.
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Leucovorin Treatment Expansion for Autism Symptoms Under FDA Review
Leucovorin is under FDA review to expand treatment for children with cerebral folate deficiency, which has been assciated with autism.
Debating Hazards, Exploring Solutions: Key Themes at the ERS Congress 2025
Discover groundbreaking discussions at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2025, focusing on severe asthma, e-cigarette debates, and global health equity in respiratory care.
Retail Pharmacies Offer Accessible Means of Obtaining Medications: Mark Riggle, PharmD
The availability of retail pharmacies throughout the country have changed the health system in terms of accessibility and treatment, explains Mark Riggle, PharmD.
Finding Harmony in Oncology Innovation, Patient-Centered Care at PCOC 2025
Patient-Centered Oncology Care (PCOC) conference co-chairs Kathy Oubre, MS, and Davey Daniel, MD, explain how the event unites experts to explore evolving oncology care and patient-centered strategies.
Teclistamab for R/R MM Effective and Safe When Administered in a Community Setting
Teclistamab shows promising real-world effectiveness and safety in older adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), matching clinical trial outcomes.
Near Low–Income Medicare Beneficiaries Face More Affordability Problems Than Other Income Groups
Medicare beneficiaries with near low income experience more affordability issues than beneficiaries with low income due to Medicare savings programs eligibility.
Subtle Brain Changes May Drive Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Beyond Visible Lesions
New research reveals that changes in normal-appearing white and gray matter significantly impact MS progression, challenging traditional lesion-focused views.
Key Signatures, Potential Vulnerabilities of SCLC Identified
A new report identified 11 additional high-frequency mutations in small-cell lung cancer.
Autophagy Variants Linked With Increased Risk of CLL
Four autophagy-related variants in CDKN2A and BCL2 may increase susceptibility to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Nicotinamide Reduces New Skin Cancer Risk in Large Veteran Study
Oral nicotinamide reduced the risk of new skin cancers—especially squamous cell carcinoma—by up to 54% when started after a first diagnosis.
Higher Spleen-to-Liver Stiffness Ratio in MASH May Signal Portal Hypertension
These patients had a higher spleen-to-liver stiffness ratio than those with alcohol-related liver disease, warranting a closer look at testing.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Spotlights Barriers That Persist in Care
Funding cuts to childhood cancer research have put the subspecialty in a precarious position during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Patient Cost, Convenience Important Considerations When Reviewing Formulary Approvals in Oncology: Q&A With Andrea Iannucci, PharmD, BCOP
The ease of acquiring prior authorizations for a new formulary drug plays a part in evaluating oncology drugs that are new to the market.
Trump Administration Flags Potential Link Between Prenatal Acetaminophen Use, Autism
The Trump administration highlighted a potential autism risk from prenatal acetaminophen use, but studies demonstrate conflicting evidence.
More Effective CKD Strategy Could Have Health, Societal Benefits
Only a fraction of countries in the world have designated chronic kidney disease as a health priority.
Antifibrotic Therapy Effective for Certain Patients With PPF
Patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis had longer survival with antifibrotic therapy, but only if they met a key criteria.
New, Inexpensive DNA Methylation Tool Maps Cancer Evolution and Predicts Outcomes
As oncology continues to move more toward precision medicine, tools like EVOFLUx may offer a more personalized roadmap from diagnosis to treatment.
Medicare Beneficiaries With Near Low Income Face Highest Health Care Affordability Challenges
Medicare beneficiaries with near low income struggle most with health care affordability, highlighting gaps in financial assistance programs.
Long-Term Efficacy of Cemiplimab Encourages Flexibility When Treating NSCLC: Ana Baramidze, MD
Cemiplimab demonstrated a 56% overall survival rate, making it a potential option for physicians to use for treating non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Insurance Coverage Improves for Same-Sex Couples, Yet Disparities Persist
Same-sex couples now report higher insurance coverage than different-sex couples, but disparities by income, geography, and marital status remain.
Identifying Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening for People With IDD
New research highlights caregiver perspectives to improve colorectal cancer screening access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Practical Applications of Cost-Effective Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity Treatments: Elena Losina, PhD
Tirzepatide appears more cost-effective than semaglutide for obesity and knee osteoarthritis, though long-term data and patient-centered outcomes remain key.
Future Research Can Guide Employer, Policy Strategies to Improve Workforce Well-Being: Refat Rasul Srejon, MPH
Refat Rasul Srejon, MPH, recommends employer coverage for substance use care and follow-up, plus research on local treatment and drug trends.
Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening Persist
National survey data show rural residents are less likely to receive colorectal cancer screening, with socioeconomic and structural barriers driving the gap.
AML Survival After 3 Years in Remission Comparable With General Population
Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission for over 3 years experience survival rates comparable with a matched cohort from the general population.
