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An Increased Emphasis on Individual Risk Factors and Goals
Zachary T. Bloomgarden, MD, MACE: We talked about lipid-lowering treatment and the notion that the idea of goals has recently been questioned. So, I certainly think that goals are a good way of treating cholesterol, but there are some controversies about that.
We use goals in treating all medical conditions. We use goals in treating blood pressure—we have to decide what the right blood pressure goal is for a given individual and then aim for that. We use goals in treating diabetes—we have to decide what the right A1C goal or fasting plasma glucose goal is for a given individual, and then stay with that. I’m completely in favor of the use of goals, as long as we do it in a rational fashion and apply it correctly.
AI in Health Care: Balancing Governance, Innovation, and Trust
September 2nd 2025In this conversation with Reuben Daniel, associate vice president of artificial intelligence at UPMC Health Plan, we dive into how UPMC Health Plan builds trust with providers and members, discuss challenges of scaling AI effectively, and hear about concrete examples of AI's positive impact.
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Infertility Coverage Boosts ART Use and Pregnancy Success: Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA
August 26th 2025In this episode, Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA, discusses his study showing that infertility treatment coverage increases assisted reproductive technology (ART) use and improves pregnancy outcomes.
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Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Long COVID Risk, Lower Recovery Rates
September 10th 2025Adults with food insecurity report higher rates of long COVID and lower recovery, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation and employment status affecting these associations.
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