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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Reduces Risk in Older Adults
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Herpes zoster (also known as shingles) is a vesicular rash caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus.
Herpes zoster (also known as shingles) is a vesicular rash caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus.
Herpes zoster (also known as...
02/15/2011
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Combination Vaccines May Be a Financial Burden to Physicians
02/15/2011
Kerri Fitzgerald
Although the use of combination vaccines is increasing in pediatrics, physicians may face financial trouble when incorporating these vaccines into practice.
Although the use of combination vaccines is increasing in pediatrics, physicians may face financial trouble when incorporating these vaccines into practice.
Although the use of combination...
02/15/2011
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Colchicine Is Safe and Effective Treating Gout
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
A pooled analysis of a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that patients taking low- and high-dose colchicine were not significantly more likely to have adverse events (AEs) compared with a placebo group. 
A pooled analysis of a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that patients taking low- and high-dose colchicine were not significantly more likely to have adverse events (AEs) compared with a placebo group. 
A pooled analysis of a phase 3,...
02/15/2011
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Prescribing for Rheumatoid Arthritis Leaves Much to Be Desired
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not being treated appropriately, according to 2 studies presented at the ACR meeting. 
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not being treated appropriately, according to 2 studies presented at the ACR meeting. 
Many patients with rheumatoid...
02/15/2011
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Ibuprofen/Famotidine versus Ibuprofen Alone in Chronic NSAID Users
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
A combination tablet dubbed HZT-501 reduces gastrointestinal ulcers overall in chronic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug users.
A combination tablet dubbed HZT-501 reduces gastrointestinal ulcers overall in chronic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug users.
A combination tablet dubbed...
02/15/2011
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Uveitis: Dangerous and Costly
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye inflammation) poses a substantial economic burden, and associated costs increase with the number of uveitis-related medical visits. In patients who develop uveitis-related blindness, direct and indirect costs are...
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye inflammation) poses a substantial economic burden, and associated costs increase with the number of uveitis-related medical visits. In patients who develop uveitis-related blindness, direct and indirect costs are...
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye...
02/15/2011
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Rilonacept: A Novel Approach to Gout
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
Ongoing treatment with rilonacept reduced gout flares during urate-lowering therapy, according to a phase 3 study reported at the ACR meeting.
Ongoing treatment with rilonacept reduced gout flares during urate-lowering therapy, according to a phase 3 study reported at the ACR meeting.
Ongoing treatment with...
02/15/2011
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Feature
One in 5 Young Adults with Chronic Lower Back Pain Actually Had Spondyloarthritis
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
As many as 20% of patients treated by PCPs for chronic lower back pain may actually have spondyloarthritis and should be referred to a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented at the ACR meeting.
As many as 20% of patients treated by PCPs for chronic lower back pain may actually have spondyloarthritis and should be referred to a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented at the ACR meeting.
As many as 20% of patients...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Emerging Therapies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
Anaheim—Although there are a few targeted therapies available to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), they are not effective. However, researchers are working on new therapies that can be used alone or in combination with...
Anaheim—Although there are a few targeted therapies available to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), they are not effective. However, researchers are working on new therapies that can be used alone or in combination with...
Anaheim—Although there are a few...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Atorvastatin Is More Cost-Effective than Rosuvastatin or Simvastatin/Ezetimibe
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year patient drug costs for branded statin therapies found that patients taking atorvastatin were less costly for managed care health plans to cover than patients taking rosuvastatin or a combination of simvastatin...
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year patient drug costs for branded statin therapies found that patients taking atorvastatin were less costly for managed care health plans to cover than patients taking rosuvastatin or a combination of simvastatin...
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year...
02/15/2011
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Conference Insider
Optimizing Ultrafiltration Heparin Protocols
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
A study found that heparin protocols involving higher target partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ranges, shorter recheck intervals, and higher PTT hold criteria may be effective in improving the safety and efficacy of ultrafiltration and...
A study found that heparin protocols involving higher target partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ranges, shorter recheck intervals, and higher PTT hold criteria may be effective in improving the safety and efficacy of ultrafiltration and...
A study found that heparin...
02/15/2011
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Overview of Botulinum Toxin Products
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
In the past 2 decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 4 products containing botulinum toxin; it has also required a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for each product: onabotulinumtoxinA,...
In the past 2 decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 4 products containing botulinum toxin; it has also required a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for each product: onabotulinumtoxinA,...
In the past 2 decades, the US...
02/15/2011
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Length of Hospital Stay in Patients Taking Ceftaroline Fosamil and Ceftriaxone
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
A pooled analysis of 2 phase 3, double-blind, multinational, randomized controlled studies involving patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) found that those taking ceftaroline fosamil spent less time in hospitals compared with those...
A pooled analysis of 2 phase 3, double-blind, multinational, randomized controlled studies involving patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) found that those taking ceftaroline fosamil spent less time in hospitals compared with those...
A pooled analysis of 2 phase 3,...
02/15/2011
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Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
Anaheim—To decrease the risk of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) experiencing future coronary episodes, researchers are looking at the effectiveness of dual antiplatelet therapy. There are also emerging strategies such as triple...
Anaheim—To decrease the risk of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) experiencing future coronary episodes, researchers are looking at the effectiveness of dual antiplatelet therapy. There are also emerging strategies such as triple...
Anaheim—To decrease the risk of...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Collaborative Management of Hypertension Results in Greater Control of BP
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Sixty-five million people in the United States have hypertension, putting them at increased risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Among patients with hypertension, blood pressure (BP) control is below national targets....
Sixty-five million people in the United States have hypertension, putting them at increased risk for stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Among patients with hypertension, blood pressure (BP) control is below national targets....
Sixty-five million people in the...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Delaying or Foregoing Healthcare in Families with High-Deductible Health Plans
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are one option available to consumers to lower health insurance premiums. HDHPs, characterized by annual deduction requirements of at least 1000 per person and $2000 per family before the majority of...
High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are one option available to consumers to lower health insurance premiums. HDHPs, characterized by annual deduction requirements of at least 1000 per person and $2000 per family before the majority of...
High-deductible health plans...
02/15/2011
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Implementation of Electronic Health Records in US Pediatric Hospitals
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
With chronic pediatric disorders increasing, the need for tools and systems to aid management of information and support clinical decision-making also increases.
With chronic pediatric disorders increasing, the need for tools and systems to aid management of information and support clinical decision-making also increases.
With chronic pediatric disorders...
02/15/2011
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Patients’ Use of Multiple Acute Care Facilities
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Timely access to patients’ health information is a key component in delivering effective and safe medical treatment.
Timely access to patients’ health information is a key component in delivering effective and safe medical treatment.
Timely access to patients’...
02/15/2011
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Comanagement on a Neurosurgery Service
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Collaboration between surgeons and internists (generally hospitalists) in the form of comanagement of nonsurgical aspects of inpatient perioperative hospital care has become increasingly common, according to researchers. 
Collaboration between surgeons and internists (generally hospitalists) in the form of comanagement of nonsurgical aspects of inpatient perioperative hospital care has become increasingly common, according to researchers. 
Collaboration between surgeons...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Effects of a Safety Checklist on Surgical Patient Outcomes
02/15/2011
Sylvia Jenkins
To date, efforts to prevent adverse events in surgical patients have primarily focused on safety interventions within the 4 walls of the operating room. Researchers in the Netherlands recently conducted a study designed to address patient...
To date, efforts to prevent adverse events in surgical patients have primarily focused on safety interventions within the 4 walls of the operating room. Researchers in the Netherlands recently conducted a study designed to address patient...
To date, efforts to prevent...
02/15/2011
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Safety of Opioid Treatment for Noncancer Pain among Older Adults
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
According to researchers, the use of opioids has increased 50% to 100% in recent years, despite conflicting recommendations from agencies such as the WHO and the FDA. 
According to researchers, the use of opioids has increased 50% to 100% in recent years, despite conflicting recommendations from agencies such as the WHO and the FDA. 
According to researchers, the...
02/15/2011
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Anacetrapib and Cholesterol for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
02/15/2011
Jill Sederstorm
Anacetrapib has been shown to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and significantly increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with or at risk for coronary heart disease while maintaining an acceptable...
Anacetrapib has been shown to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and significantly increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with or at risk for coronary heart disease while maintaining an acceptable...
Anacetrapib has been shown to...
02/15/2011
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Drug-Eluting Stents versus Bare-Metal Stents in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
02/15/2011
Jill Sederstorm
A new randomized trial studying the effects of stents in large coronary arteries found that there were no significant differences in rates of death or myocardial infarction for patients who received sirolimus-eluting, everolimus-eluting, or...
A new randomized trial studying the effects of stents in large coronary arteries found that there were no significant differences in rates of death or myocardial infarction for patients who received sirolimus-eluting, everolimus-eluting, or...
A new randomized trial studying...
02/15/2011
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Physical Activity and Dietary Interventions in Severe Obesity
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
The increase in rates of severe obesity over the past 30 years has clinically significant implications due to increased rates of comorbidity, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, among those with severe obesity. 
The increase in rates of severe obesity over the past 30 years has clinically significant implications due to increased rates of comorbidity, particularly hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, among those with severe obesity. 
The increase in rates of severe...
02/15/2011
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Medicare Reimbursement Policy and Use of ADT Therapy for Prostate Cancer
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Based on the profitability of use of the GnRH agonists for androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the overall use of ADT doubled; by 1999, nearly 50% of all patients with prostate cancer were being treated with ADT within 1 year of diagnosis. In...
Based on the profitability of use of the GnRH agonists for androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the overall use of ADT doubled; by 1999, nearly 50% of all patients with prostate cancer were being treated with ADT within 1 year of diagnosis. In...
Based on the profitability of...
02/15/2011
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Treating Pain from Osteoarthritis of the Knee with Tanezumab
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Healthcare professionals are increasingly recognizing the potential role of nerve growth factor in pain modification through nociceptor sensitization. 
Healthcare professionals are increasingly recognizing the potential role of nerve growth factor in pain modification through nociceptor sensitization. 
Healthcare professionals are...
02/15/2011
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Timely Access to Primary Stroke Centers in the United States
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Stroke, with direct and indirect costs totaling $68.9 billion, is a major primary health priority in the United States. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke, and every 3 to 4 minutes, someone dies of a stroke....
Stroke, with direct and indirect costs totaling $68.9 billion, is a major primary health priority in the United States. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke, and every 3 to 4 minutes, someone dies of a stroke....
Stroke, with direct and indirect...
02/15/2011
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Safety Comparison of Analgesics to Treat Arthritis in Older Adults
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
In 2006, prescriptions for analgesics accounted for 230 million prescription purchases; 1 in 5 adults received a prescription for an analgesic that year. According to researchers, despite the widespread use of these medications, the...
In 2006, prescriptions for analgesics accounted for 230 million prescription purchases; 1 in 5 adults received a prescription for an analgesic that year. According to researchers, despite the widespread use of these medications, the...
In 2006, prescriptions for...
02/15/2011
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Health Insurance Coverage in the Recent Recession
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
The most recent economic recession (2007-2009) saw an increase of 5 million Americans in the population of those without employment-based health insurance.
The most recent economic recession (2007-2009) saw an increase of 5 million Americans in the population of those without employment-based health insurance.
The most recent economic...
02/15/2011
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Acetylcysteine in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Imaging
02/15/2011
Alice Goodman
Chicago—A drug intended to prevent contrast-induced kidney damage in patients undergoing cardiac imaging failed to work in a large, randomized trial. Acetylcysteine failed to reduce the short-term risks of contrast-induced nephropathy or any...
Chicago—A drug intended to prevent contrast-induced kidney damage in patients undergoing cardiac imaging failed to work in a large, randomized trial. Acetylcysteine failed to reduce the short-term risks of contrast-induced nephropathy or any...
Chicago—A drug intended to...
02/15/2011
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Trends in Use of Pharmaceutical Therapies for Diabetes, 1997-2007
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
The recommended treatment goal for patients with diabetes is hemoglobin (Hb) A1C <7%. For patients with type 1 diabetes, the standard treatment is insulin, whereas patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a stepwise treatment regimen...
The recommended treatment goal for patients with diabetes is hemoglobin (Hb) A1C <7%. For patients with type 1 diabetes, the standard treatment is insulin, whereas patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a stepwise treatment regimen...
The recommended treatment goal...
02/15/2011
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Active Surveillance versus Initial Treatment in Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
There were 192,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States in 2009; of those men, 70% will have been classified as having low-risk, clinically localized disease and >90% will have undergone initial treatment including...
There were 192,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States in 2009; of those men, 70% will have been classified as having low-risk, clinically localized disease and >90% will have undergone initial treatment including...
There were 192,000 men diagnosed...
02/15/2011
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Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Implantation for Patients Not Suitable for Surgery
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
Patients with untreated aortic stenosis have a high mortality rate (50% in the first 2 years after emergence of symptoms).
Patients with untreated aortic stenosis have a high mortality rate (50% in the first 2 years after emergence of symptoms).
Patients with untreated aortic...
02/15/2011
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Medicare-Medicaid Dual-Eligible Patients and Potentially Preventable Hospital Stays
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
For the 8 million Medicare beneficiaries who were also enrolled in their states’ Medicaid program in 2008, Medicaid pays for the Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and coinsurance, as well as for...
For the 8 million Medicare beneficiaries who were also enrolled in their states’ Medicaid program in 2008, Medicaid pays for the Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and coinsurance, as well as for...
For the 8 million Medicare...
02/15/2011
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Renal Ultrasonography and Acute Kidney Injury
02/15/2011
Kevin L. Carter
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common occurrence among hospitalized patients, with incidence increasing from 10 to 25 per 1000 discharges over the past 15 years. AKI is defined as an abrupt decline in renal function, indicated either by...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common occurrence among hospitalized patients, with incidence increasing from 10 to 25 per 1000 discharges over the past 15 years. AKI is defined as an abrupt decline in renal function, indicated either by...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a...
02/15/2011
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Hospital Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates on the Decline
02/15/2011
Tori Socha
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted this year has focused renewed attention on the quality of healthcare in the United States. There is growing concern about the US healthcare system, which is among the highest in the world...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted this year has focused renewed attention on the quality of healthcare in the United States. There is growing concern about the US healthcare system, which is among the highest in the world...
The Patient Protection and...
02/15/2011
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Cost of Cancer Care Projected to Rise Significantly in Next Decade
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
According to a recent report, the costs associated with cancer care in the United States are predicted to reach at least $157.77 billion by 2020 and may be much higher based on elderly population growth, higher rates of survival, and...
According to a recent report, the costs associated with cancer care in the United States are predicted to reach at least $157.77 billion by 2020 and may be much higher based on elderly population growth, higher rates of survival, and...
According to a recent report,...
02/15/2011
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New Medical Loss Ratio Regulations Affect Insurers
02/15/2011
Tim Casey
Beginning this year, federal law requires health insurers to spend a percentage of the premiums they collect on patient care, a mandate that was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). If they do not comply with...
Beginning this year, federal law requires health insurers to spend a percentage of the premiums they collect on patient care, a mandate that was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590). If they do not comply with...
Beginning this year, federal law...
02/15/2011
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Behind the Bill

Behind the Bill
The Senate’s $3 Trillion Deal. Tax Relief Now, Medicaid Coverage Loss Later?
07/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After...
07/02/2025
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Behind the Bill
When a Cap Isn’t Just a Cap: How a Provider Tax Proposal Could Reshape Medicaid Financing
06/25/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most...
06/25/2025
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Behind the Bill
Rewriting the Safety Net? Inside the Senate’s Changes to Medicaid and the ACA
06/18/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve...
06/18/2025
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Behind the Bill
How States Might Respond to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
06/11/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill...
06/11/2025
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Behind the Bill
Is the Affordable Care Act on the Chopping Block? What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tells Us.
06/04/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of...
06/04/2025
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Behind the Bill
From House to Senate: The Journey of Cutting Medicaid
05/28/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of...
05/28/2025
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Behind the Bill
Eligibility, Paperwork, and Penalties: The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Medicaid ‘Reform’
05/21/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week...
05/21/2025
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Behind the Bill
A Busy Week in Drug Pricing Policy: Aligning US Drug Prices With Global Standards?
05/14/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for...
05/14/2025
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BEHIND THE BILL
When Agencies Lose Power: How 3 Seismic Shifts are Transforming Pharmaceutical Regulation
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months,...
05/07/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Medicare Paradox, Part 3: Strategic Trade Doesn’t Have to be a Zero-Sum Game
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve...
05/07/2025
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LGBT Adults Face Higher Rates of Discrimination and Unfair Treatment in Health Care
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Hannah Musick
A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) report reveals the significant discrimination and unfair treatment faced by LGBT adults in the US, impacting mental health and access to health care, particularly for younger, lower-income, and women within...
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Demodex Infestation Found in 9 of 10 Eye Clinic Patients Using 2-Minute Technique
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Jolynn Tumolo
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.
Demodex mites were found in the...
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Administrative Health Claims Data Study Highlights Demographics of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in the US
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Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A new study highlights demographic data on subpopulations of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the US based on findings from administrative health claims (AHC) data sets.
A new study highlights demographic data on subpopulations of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the US based on findings from administrative health claims (AHC) data sets.
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Why We’re Already Thinking Ahead to 2028 Part B Drug Price Negotiations
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Katie Hayes, MJ
Learn why industry stakeholders should prepare for 2028 negotiations now to ensure long-term financial stability and regulatory compliance.
Learn why industry stakeholders should prepare for 2028 negotiations now to ensure long-term financial stability and regulatory compliance.
Learn why industry stakeholders...
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