Chronic Conditions

Foundation offers possible solutions to poll findings as Public Health Emergency end approaches.

Physicians and employers are tired of waiting for the government to fix health care. So they came together and fixed it themselves.

A bipartisan Senate bill, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023, would require plans to cover insulin for no more than $35 per month.

Patients often find it hard to keep to a long-term treatment plan, but there are ways physicians can help

Preventive Services Task Force chief says board remains ‘deeply committed’ to recommendations based on scientific evidence, in statement on Texas court ruling.

Calls for court appeal, congressional action to ensure services continue for patients.

Patients from under-resourced populations lack the preventive health screenings and early interventions that can reduce the risk of illness or disability.

“Affordability of prescribed medication in persons with diabetes remains a significant challenge for many Americans,” the study concluded.

‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.

The pros and cons of popular diet plans.

Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.

Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.

HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.

Company joins Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk in reducing costs for patients with diabetes.

Study links visit length to whether doctors make appropriate prescribing decisions

Company follows Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as federal health care leaders tout effects of new laws on drug prices.

Screening and timely interventions can improve patient outcomes while reducing costs

Retail giant expanding into two new states, with additional growth in Texas.

Working with patients to increase their adherence and the physician-patient relationship.

Insulin is not affordable in current health care system, ‘and that needs to change,’ CEO says.

Results from an experimental program show improvements in screening for and treating alcohol use disorder

Because what happens in the doctor's office is only one piece of the puzzle.

And is physician engagement key to success?

Study of Minnesota primary care clinics finds many were able to add services

Feds, Florida attorney general announce settlement from whistleblower lawsuit.

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COPD contributes to leading cause of death in U.S., but researchers say it may be underdiagnosed.

Steps toward improvement include more access to primary care.

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KFF posts latest data on COVID-19, flu, RSV and more.