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Drugmakers turn to artificial intelligence (AI); new reports of vaccine appointment cancellations or insurance issues; Biden plans to clear Americans’ credit scores of medical debt.

A survey of gastroenterologists, dermatologists, and rheumatologists found Amjevita had the most recognition, followed by Cyltezo, the only interchangeable biosimilar on the US market.

Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, the associate director of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute's Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Tennessee Oncology, discussed new melanoma studies and treatment developments.

Jennifer Sturgill, DO, inpatient medical director of population health, Central Ohio Primary Care, co-presented “Value-Based Care: What Is It and Why Should We Care?” at our most recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event with the Zangmeister Cancer Center of Columbus, Ohio, on September 14.

Public health professionals are the backbone of our health system, and their contributions are vital to the well-being of our communities. As a society, we must value their work, provide the support they need, and ensure that public health remains a rewarding and viable career choice.

Several discrepancies in care must be considered to properly address psychological needs in patients with lymphoma, including patient/doctor communication, information provision, and applying distress guidelines.

This study highlights the importance of trials and interventions to prevent seizures in patients with a history of stroke.

"CMS cannot do this alone. We have to do this in partnership. So really thinking about providers and beneficiaries and how we do this together," Ellen Lukens, MPH, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, explained.

A new study aimed to summarize publicly available coverage policies of commercial health insurers for digital medicine services.

Persistent disability and risks of death were associated with inflammatory levels in patients following major abdominal surgery.

Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.

A tailored electronic health record (EHR) alert system did not significantly increase the prescription of guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMT) at hospital discharge for patients with acute heart failure (AHF).

Researchers also suggest potential new genetic associations with macular edema, which warrant further research.

The Biden administration will once again provide free COVID-19 tests for Americans; vaccine skepticism exists on both sides of the presidential race, concerning health officials; the FDA denied an application for the first nasal spray to treat allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

If clinicians empower individuals by giving them the appropriate tools and education to promote brain health, it can make a big difference, said Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD.

Kristin Oaks, DO, Agilon regional medical director at Central Ohio Primary Care, spoke at our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event held with Zangmeister Cancer Center. Here, she addresses the importance of value-based care within the primary care space.

Subcutaneous epcoritamab produced deep and durable complete remissions in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), with complete responders having favorable long-term outcomes, according to updated data from the phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial.

The UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, which first opened its doors in December 2022, offers a wide array of services to support plan members and others living in the community.

In a preliminary analysis of the phase 2 EVOKE-02 trial, the investigational combination regimen showed an objective response rate of 56% in previously untreated patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

These findings highlight the potential of dupilumab in improving lung function among children that are shown to have uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammation asthma.

Investigators found a steady reduction of immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in patients regardless of dupilumab dosing interval.

Researchers add to evidence suggesting that inflammatory factors contribute to increased risk for valvular heart diseases, such as aortic stenosis, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, explained what testing needs to be done to identify the best treatment for patients with lung cancer.

Most people don’t know they have hypertension, and a new recommendation advises that pregnant women should be screened for blood pressure disorders at every appointment; patients in primary care face long wait times, which may be due to physician incentives under value-based payments; a lawsuit in New Jersey targets the residency requirement to allow aid in dying for those out of state.

Approximately 70 to 300 million individuals worldwide are living with myasthenia gravis, an antibody-mediated autoimmune disorder that adversely affects neuromuscular junction function.

We are in the midst of a transformative time in oncology that could also be a little scary if you are not prepared, said Nicolas Ferreyros, managing director of policy, advocacy, and communications, Community Oncology Alliance.

Decreased coronary flow was associated with severe psoriasis, according to one study.

Adalimumab in conjunction with surgery demonstrated more clinical effectiveness and improved quality of life in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared with outcomes in those treated with adalimumab alone.

Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is defined by racial differences, which could be explained through social context.