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04/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A recent study shows rising pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and declining costs as generic formulations replace branded versions in HIV prevention.
A recent study shows rising pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and declining costs as generic formulations replace branded versions in HIV prevention.
A recent study shows rising...
04/02/2025
First Report Managed Care
News
07/24/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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News
07/15/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
12/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing...
12/20/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/17/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested...
11/17/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey...
11/14/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/07/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of...
11/07/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/27/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns...
09/27/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/09/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a...
09/09/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/02/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological...
09/02/2022
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News
07/29/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some...
07/29/2022
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07/24/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
07/15/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
12/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing...
12/20/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/17/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested...
11/17/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey...
11/14/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/07/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of...
11/07/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/27/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns...
09/27/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/09/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a...
09/09/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
09/02/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological...
09/02/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
07/29/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some...
07/29/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
02/03/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Illinois outperformed non-FQHC practices in guideline-recommended kidney disease testing, highlighting the strength of the safety-net model in caring for high-risk populations.
Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Illinois outperformed non-FQHC practices in guideline-recommended kidney disease testing, highlighting the strength of the safety-net model in caring for high-risk populations.
Federally qualified health...
02/03/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
02/02/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US Medicaid study finds that co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among adults with autism and is linked to higher rates of substance use, cardiovascular conditions, and injury, while ADHD medication...
A large US Medicaid study finds that co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among adults with autism and is linked to higher rates of substance use, cardiovascular conditions, and injury, while ADHD medication...
A large US Medicaid study finds...
02/02/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/30/2026
Hannah Musick
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule updating oversight of Medicaid provider tax arrangements, aiming to reinforce federal–state financing requirements and ensure that Medicaid funds are used for beneficiary...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule updating oversight of Medicaid provider tax arrangements, aiming to reinforce federal–state financing requirements and ensure that Medicaid funds are used for beneficiary...
The Centers for Medicare &...
01/30/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/27/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Optum Rx’s full transition from community pharmacies to a cost-based reimbursement model marks a significant shift in how prescription drugs are paid for, aiming to stabilize pharmacy finances amid mounting industry pressures.
Optum Rx’s full transition from community pharmacies to a cost-based reimbursement model marks a significant shift in how prescription drugs are paid for, aiming to stabilize pharmacy finances amid mounting industry pressures.
Optum Rx’s full transition from...
01/27/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/23/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national analysis of 2022 commercial claims data suggests that capping payments for routine services at site-neutral Medicare-based rates could save purchasers and patients $10.8 billion annually with only modest effects on hospital margins.
A national analysis of 2022 commercial claims data suggests that capping payments for routine services at site-neutral Medicare-based rates could save purchasers and patients $10.8 billion annually with only modest effects on hospital margins.
A national analysis of 2022...
01/23/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/20/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Despite broad Medicare Part D coverage for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-negotiated drugs, data suggest formulary access is narrowing for non-selected therapies—particularly orphan drugs—raising concerns about patient access as price...
Despite broad Medicare Part D coverage for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-negotiated drugs, data suggest formulary access is narrowing for non-selected therapies—particularly orphan drugs—raising concerns about patient access as price...
Despite broad Medicare Part D...
01/20/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/19/2026
Juliet Gallagher
Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly used to complement randomized controlled trial data in rheumatoid arthritis treatment decision-making. A new study synthesized observational studies evaluating the real-world effectiveness of Janus...
Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly used to complement randomized controlled trial data in rheumatoid arthritis treatment decision-making. A new study synthesized observational studies evaluating the real-world effectiveness of Janus...
Real-world evidence (RWE) is...
01/19/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/14/2026
Hannah Musick
A Miami pharmaceutical wholesaler admitted to knowingly supplying millions of opioid pills to Houston-area pill mill pharmacies under a federal deferred prosecution agreement, highlighting continued enforcement against opioid diversion across...
A Miami pharmaceutical wholesaler admitted to knowingly supplying millions of opioid pills to Houston-area pill mill pharmacies under a federal deferred prosecution agreement, highlighting continued enforcement against opioid diversion across...
A Miami pharmaceutical...
01/14/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/13/2026
Hannah Musick
The US House has advanced a bipartisan-backed bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, setting up a high-stakes Senate debate with major implications for insurance affordability and patient access to care.
The US House has advanced a bipartisan-backed bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, setting up a high-stakes Senate debate with major implications for insurance affordability and patient access to care.
The US House has advanced a...
01/13/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
01/12/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Racial inequities in access to modern rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies persist across the United States, but disappear among patients who reach rheumatology care, according to study results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Racial inequities in access to modern rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies persist across the United States, but disappear among patients who reach rheumatology care, according to study results published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Racial inequities in access to...
01/12/2026
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Insights

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Interview
04/14/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor of medical social sciences, Northwestern University, shares factors influencing whether patients reinitiate preexposure prophylaxis for HIV after discontinuation.
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor of medical social sciences, Northwestern University, shares factors influencing whether patients reinitiate preexposure prophylaxis for HIV after discontinuation.
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor...
04/14/2022
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Chris Beyrer
Podcasts
06/30/2021
Julie Gould
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious...
06/30/2021
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Podcasts
01/25/2021
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, speaks about the barriers to preventive HIV care, pinpoints how payers can reach at-risk populations, and reviews the US Preventive Services Task Force’s measures requiring health plans to...
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, speaks about the barriers to preventive HIV care, pinpoints how payers can reach at-risk populations, and reviews the US Preventive Services Task Force’s measures requiring health plans to...
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO,...
01/25/2021
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Videos
09/23/2020
Max Lataillade, DO, head of global research strategy, ViiV Healthcare, discusses the findings of the BRIGHTE study that demonstrated a significant decrease in HIV-1 RNA levels among patients treated with fostemsavir, a first-in-class...
Max Lataillade, DO, head of global research strategy, ViiV Healthcare, discusses the findings of the BRIGHTE study that demonstrated a significant decrease in HIV-1 RNA levels among patients treated with fostemsavir, a first-in-class...
Max Lataillade, DO, head of...
09/23/2020
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