Emergency Departments Are on the Frontline of the Flu

Controversy surrounds the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) first meeting under new leadership as vaccine skeptics join the panel.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

The elimination of the program addressing LGBTQ+ individuals on the national suicide hotline makes reaching specialized help harder, says Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

A quick roundup episode of major news and health policy developments from The American Journal of Managed Care.

Democratic leaders assert the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains vital for emergency care, countering confusion from recent policy changes affecting abortion rights and patient safety.