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Episode 14- Recent Trends in the Epidemiology of Cardiometabolic Conditions
Despite factors that include a current population of people who are obese and do not exercise or eat as healthy as recommended, Michael Weber, MD, explains that the epidemiology of cardiometabolic conditions has improved due to the developments of more tolerable, effective pharmaceutical agents.
Dr Weber continues by discussing how there has been a decline in cardiovascular events thanks to these agents, which most notably have improved the outlook on hypertension and lipid disorders.
However, when assessing which cardiometabolic conditions have improved the most, Dr Weber concludes that diabetes is lagging behind and determines that more effective treatments for diabetes are necessary.
Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, 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.
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From Red Tape to Relief: Rewriting the Rules of Prior Authorization
June 23rd 2025Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
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Moving Evidence From Research to Practice: Q&A With Ken Cohen, MD
June 23rd 2025In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.
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