Kim Beckham, agente de seguros en Victoria, Texas, había visto a sus amigos sufrir tanto por la culebrilla (shingles) que quería recibir la primera vacuna aprobada contra esta infección tan pronto como estuviera disponible, incluso si tenía que pagarla de su bolsillo. Su médico y varias farmacias le dijeron que no podían administrarle la vacuna…
With federal PBM reform stalled, states like California are stepping up with laws like SB 41 to boost transparency and lower drug costs. The post California Signs PBM Law: As Federal PBM Regulation Lags, the States Step Up appeared first on MedCity News.
In this July 1 column for The New York Times Opinion section, KFF Executive Vice President for Health Policy Larry Levitt explains how the budget reconciliation bill passed by the Senate on July 1 is effectively a partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and, if signed into law, the resulting reductions in Medicaid…More
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s testimony before the Senate Finance Committee follows the ouster last week of the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez. At least four other senior CDC officials resigned in protest. What are the biggest takeaways? What comes next? Tune in for a…
Novartis is getting global rights to a Monte Rosa Therapeutic molecular glue degrader drug in early clinical testing as a potential treatment for autoimmune disorders. The deal comes months after the pharma giant landed rights to an Arvinas targeted protein degrader for cancer. The post Novartis to Pay $150M for Monte Rosa Glue Drug in…
This issue brief provides new information about family caregivers from KFF’s most recent survey of state Medicaid HCBS programs, including a discussion of paying family caregivers, self-direction, and supports available for family caregivers.
Rule would clarify what covered entities and their business associates must do to protect the security of electronic protected health information
ST. LOUIS — Voters in Missouri, Nebraska, and Alaska will soon decide whether workers in those states should be entitled to paid sick leave. If approved, the ballot measures would allow many workers to accrue paid time off, a benefit supporters say means workers — especially those with low-paying jobs — would no longer have…
RSNA24 showcased important progress in leveraging AI for multiple important purposes
We must consider the broader social and structural context — recognizing that poverty, social deprivation, and economic instability are not merely relevant factors, but necessary considerations in developing effective, equitable interventions. The post From Transfers to Treatment: Bridging Social Policy and Substance Use Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.