September 16th 2025
ShiraTronics unveiled an implantable device that offers sustained migraine relief, reducing headache days and improving quality of life for patients.
September 15th 2025
CMS announces application details as RFK calls it ‘the largest investment ever made’ to improve rural health.
September 10th 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 introduces notifications for possible chronic high blood pressure. The company projects to catch more than one million previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension within a year of release.
September 9th 2025
HHS Secretary Kennedy, Ag Secretary Rollins roll out action steps for national initiative on health.
The reasons why patients don't take mediations are not insurmountable hurdles for physicians
Report highlights need to eliminate racial health disparities
Prescription drugs to be more affordable, accessible through Cigna’s PBM Express Scripts
Company serves more than 100 million Americans.
Vision meets reality: Why concierge medicine offers an optimal environment for treating chronic disease
For concierge doctors, practicing in a model that completely reverses the traditional paradigm, the difference in chronic care can be profound.
Managing patients’ chronic conditions requires addressing food insecurity
Providers, patients need to develop the trust and personal connections required for conversations about an often difficult topic
Physicians agree long COVID is a problem, but they may not be ready to spot it and help
Foundation offers possible solutions to poll findings as Public Health Emergency end approaches.
Finally, a model that puts primary care first
Physicians and employers are tired of waiting for the government to fix health care. So they came together and fixed it themselves.
Insulin cost cap bill proposed, garners praise and caution
A bipartisan Senate bill, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023, would require plans to cover insulin for no more than $35 per month.
Earning adherence: How physicians can motivate patients to better manage chronic diseases
Patients often find it hard to keep to a long-term treatment plan, but there are ways physicians can help
People deserve preventive care proven to lengthen and improve lives, USPSTF chairman says
Preventive Services Task Force chief says board remains ‘deeply committed’ to recommendations based on scientific evidence, in statement on Texas court ruling.
Physicians slam court ruling against ACA requirements for free preventive care
Calls for court appeal, congressional action to ensure services continue for patients.
Physicians are at the forefront of minimizing the preventive care gap
Patients from under-resourced populations lack the preventive health screenings and early interventions that can reduce the risk of illness or disability.
How much diabetes medication actually costs
“Affordability of prescribed medication in persons with diabetes remains a significant challenge for many Americans,” the study concluded.
Ohio AG sues pharmacy benefit managers over drug pricing practices
‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.
Popular nutrition plans: Building a plan for patients with obesity
The pros and cons of popular diet plans.
Court challenge to preventive services: Who is affected?
Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.
CMS’ proposed Universal Foundation can be starting point to treat social drivers of health
Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.
Medicare issues guidance on negotiating Part D drug prices
HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.
Sanofi announces price cuts for insulin
Company joins Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk in reducing costs for patients with diabetes.
Longer patient visits needed for better quality of care
Study links visit length to whether doctors make appropriate prescribing decisions
Novo Nordisk announces insulin price cut for 2024
Company follows Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as federal health care leaders tout effects of new laws on drug prices.
Primary care doctors play a crucial role in treating alcoholism
Screening and timely interventions can improve patient outcomes while reducing costs
Walmart sets goal of 28 new health centers with primary care and more
Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.
Improving compliance, trust and credibility
Working with patients to increase their adherence and the physician-patient relationship.
Lilly announces price cuts, $35 price cap on insulin
Insulin is not affordable in current health care system, ‘and that needs to change,’ CEO says.
How can alcoholism treatment be better integrated into primary care?
Results from an experimental program show improvements in screening for and treating alcohol use disorder
Digital health tools propel chronic condition management to a new age of care
Because what happens in the doctor's office is only one piece of the puzzle.
Can a diabetes app improve patient outcomes?
And is physician engagement key to success?
Care management processes for chronic diseases have held up well during pandemic
Study of Minnesota primary care clinics finds many were able to add services
Physicians to pay $2 million for improper billing
Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Feb. 20, 2023
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