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Reflecting on 15 Years of Health IT Evolution and What’s Next: Nate C. Apathy, PhD

Explore critical health equity issues as barriers to care access and health disparities that impact treatment for allergic rhinitis and childhood vaccinations.

Trulicity, Botox Headline Drugs Included in the Third Cycle of Medicare Price Negotiations

Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.

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Trulicity | Image credit: omar - stock.adobe.com

January 28th 2026

Transparency in Coverage Data to Expose Ghost Rates and Hold Payers Accountable: David Muhlestein, PhD

The upcoming price negotiations are the third cycle since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022.

January 20th 2026

Experts Warn CDC Childhood Immunization Schedule Revisions Could Reduce Uptake, Erode Public Trust

David Muhlestein, PhD, breaks down ghost rates, data gaps, and why stronger oversight is needed to make Transparency in Coverage files usable for patients.

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ICE Presence in Minnesota Health Care Settings Threatens Access to Essential Medical Care

Experts raise concerns that CDC childhood immunization changes could reduce vaccine uptake and weaken trust in public health guidance.

Minnesota clinicians say ICE enforcement near hospitals and clinics is discouraging patients from seeking critical medical care. | Image Credit: @TadaImages-Adobestock.jpeg

Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: January 30, 2026

Minnesota physicians warn ICE activity in hospitals and clinics is deterring care, undermining patient safety, and worsening health outcomes.

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January 30th 2026

Reflecting on 15 Years of Health IT Evolution and What’s Next: Nate C. Apathy, PhD

Explore critical health equity issues as barriers to care access and health disparities that impact treatment for allergic rhinitis and childhood vaccinations.

Trulicity, Botox Headline Drugs Included in the Third Cycle of Medicare Price Negotiations

Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.

Listen

January 28th 2026

Transparency in Coverage Data to Expose Ghost Rates and Hold Payers Accountable: David Muhlestein, PhD

The upcoming price negotiations are the third cycle since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022.

January 20th 2026

Experts Warn CDC Childhood Immunization Schedule Revisions Could Reduce Uptake, Erode Public Trust

David Muhlestein, PhD, breaks down ghost rates, data gaps, and why stronger oversight is needed to make Transparency in Coverage files usable for patients.

Listen

ICE Presence in Minnesota Health Care Settings Threatens Access to Essential Medical Care

Experts raise concerns that CDC childhood immunization changes could reduce vaccine uptake and weaken trust in public health guidance.