Chronic Condition Management

Obesity is a complex disease that requires treatment both individualized and multifaceted.

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer’s disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.

More delays is what the new wave of prescription drug affordability boards in 11 states are promising.

How physicians can help close the awareness gap and support families to screen for type 1 diabetes

Primary care doctors have an immediate opportunity to improve treatments as a wave of patients with ASD transitions from pediatric to adult care.

Senate HELP Committee grills Novo Nordisk CEO over prices of Ozempic, Wegovy. He says patients not getting needed medicines is ‘terrifying.’

The evolving criteria for coverage mean physicians will need to stay informed and help patients navigate their options during Medicare Open Enrollment

Two studies show the negative health effects of food insecurity on obesity and hospital visits – and how physicians can make a difference

How pharmacist-led medication support could ease physician burden and unlock patient outcomes to drive value-based care performance

For any patient dealing with illness, whether acute or chronic, taking medications as directed is essential to achieving the best health outcomes.

Social health is the key to closing the health literacy gap

By improving health outcomes and avoiding costly obesity-related complications, GLP-1s can significantly reduce the overall cost of health care.

Obesity has long been treated as a lifestyle issue rather than a complex chronic disease.

Undermining access to biologics is not the answer.

Connecting the dots for better patient care starts with better data — faster — for physicians, payers and community resources.

How physicians can shape health literacy in a TikTok world.

Whole-person health underscores the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and behavioral health professionals, and answers who is accountable when patients express suicidal ideation.

The top news stories in medicine today.

Study shows regional disparities in dementia diagnoses across the U.S.

How health care professionals can help close the awareness gap and support families to screen for type 1 diabetes

Savings in the future on 10 prescription drugs for taxpayers and Medicare patients.

How did COVID-19 affect the rankings?

Providing behavioral health services through primary care can help solve the mental health crisis.

Only 4% of patients suffering from excessive alcohol consumption receive treatment

Study shows patients can have severe Long COVID with normal lab results