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Oncologists and hematologists are welcoming a clarification from the CDC about the use of opioid pain relief for patients with cancer, past cancer, or sickle cell disease, and they are hopeful that payers see the update so that patients in pain are not denied or delayed relief.

The results come as US professional societies are updating primary prevention guidelines in cardiology.

In the past 5 decades, there has been a steady rise in the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to estimates using a validated algorithm across 5 large US administrative health claims data sets. The research was published in Neurology.

The Trump administration is planning an Affordable Care Act replacement plan; a drug-resistant fungus has been spreading and causing severe issues for hospitals; protesters gather in Washington, DC, to criticize the FDA's handling of the opioid crisis.

Genetic alternations in colorectal cancer (CRC) are linked to different survival and treatment outcomes, according to a study that used next-generation sequencing (NGS) of tumor DNA. The study was published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

"Watch and wait” is typically used first for asymptomatic patients with myelofibrosis, according to a retrospective review of management strategies from the United Kingdom.

A recent study conducted in mice found that the ability of cells to use glucose can actually help to regulate the immune system during lung inflammation.

There may be a difference between controlled burns and wildfires on one’s immune system.

A study of patients with multiple myeloma in a real-world setting found that adherence to immunomodulatory drugs (IMIDs) is high across all 3 options of the drugs.

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in the United States since their introduction in 2007. Reported use has dramatically increased among adults and, alarmingly, youths, as well. Sales of e-cigarettes, other vaping devices, and e-liquids have increased nearly 1400% over the last decade.

Rising healthcare costs and challenges with access to care have given rise to innovations in healthcare and new partnerships. Now, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is partnering with Duke University Health System (Duke Health) to create a new health insurance company to meet the needs of seniors.

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After leaving the FDA, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, will return to conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute; the Trump administration is urging Alaska to become the first state to change its Medicaid program funding to a block grant; CVS is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to 36 states and Washington, DC.

This week, the top managed care news included courts rejecting multiple health initiatives from the Trump administration; Congress heard more about rising insulin prices; a new agreement seeks standards for reporting social determinants of health.

Researchers evaluated differences in effectiveness of 2 couple-based preventive interventions aimed to reduce the spread of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among individuals in community supervision programs.

Older men are less likely than older women to have their bone mineral density measured and be prescribed treatment for osteoporosis.

Based on recently published results of the REDUCE-IT study, pharmacuetical company Amarin has submitted a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the FDA for an expanded label for its leading drug Vascepa. Also, the American Diabetes Association has included the drug in a mid-year update to its 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who give birth do not face an increased risk of relapses postpartum. New research being presented in May at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting found the time right after pregnancy is one of the periods in which MS symptoms may not flare back up.

The Leapfrog Group has launched its first annual survey on patient safety and quality in ambulatory surgery centers.

The FDA is warning of a potential seizure risk associated with e-cigarettes, especially among asolescents and young adults; Sorrento Therapeutics is suing its business partner, alleging he purchased and then tried to prevent the release of their cancer drug; states are suing the Trump administration over plans to loosen school lunch nutrition standards.

While medical advances have improved lifespan and quality of life for patients with HIV, there are still opportunities for strategies that address both medication safety and costs.

Today, the Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network (LAN) launched the Roadmap for Driving High Performance in Alternative Payment Models. The roadmap is designed as a customizable, interactive tool to assist healthcare payers, providers, and various stakeholders in navigating alternative payment model (APM) implementation.

Cigna and its pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts said they are launching a program for patients with diabetes in its commercial plans so that they pay no more than $25 for a 30-day supply of insulin.

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will see a 2.53% increase in payments in 2020; the FDA is developing a framework for regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence (AI); a federal court is allowing Wisconsin to withdraw 2 lawsuits from the state challenging the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The American Medical Association (AMA) and UnitedHealthcare are teaming up to standardize how data on social determinants of health (SDOH) are collected, processed, and integrated.

During National Public Health Week, a webcast held by the American Public Health Association offered perspectives and stories of grassroots movements that are changing the lives of the people in their region.

A House of Representatives subcommittee heard from stakeholders about the impact of the rising cost of insulin.

Insurance status was found to potentially affect whether patients who used emergency department services were transferred to other hospitals, discharged, or admitted to hospitals.

The American Medical Association and the AARP issue briefs in defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while President Trump is delaying an ACA alternative until after the 2020; top hospitals offer unproven stem cell treatments; the measles outbreak hits a new high.