Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Challenges of Rural Healthcare Delivery and Other Health News

The genes are all associated with cellular senescence, which is believed to play an important role in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Explore how the Specialty Medical Home model transforms care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by integrating mental health support and addressing stigma.

A phase 2a trial of camlipixant, a selective P2X3 receptor antagonist, found that while the drug did not significantly reduce cough frequency in the overall population with refractory chronic cough, it produced meaningful improvements in patients with a higher baseline cough burden.

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.

This research highlights the key factors, like leadership buy-in, mandatory protocols, and electronic health record workflows, that influence the effective collection of data on sexual orientation and gender identity in outpatient oncology clinics to improve patient-centered care.

Delivering value-based cancer care requires overcoming hurdles to access care and tailoring care that prioritizes the quality-of-life metrics the patient values, explained Coral Omene, MD, PhD.