Panel Discussion: Addressing the Needs of Patients, Part 1

While citing overwhelming barriers patients in rural areas face when accessing care, providers noted the potential of telehealth to improve access in a survey.

A quick roundup episode of major health policy developments, from shifting COVID-19 vaccine guidance and scientific publishing controversies to rising cancer care costs and the impact of oncology biosimilars.

Results for IRAKLIA show noninferiority for Sanofi's on-body delivery system for isatuximab, compared with IV administration. Patients overwhelmingly preferred the hands-free delivery option.

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

Zanubrutinib showed long-term efficacy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) and deletion of the 17p chromosome, with progression-free survival similar to patients without high-risk disease characteristics.

Colorectal cancer offered the earliest window into the trend of increased cancer incidence among those younger than age 50. Obesity is among the factors linked to rising rates of cancer in young adults.