A cardiologist, chef and food researcher discusses a new major analysis of American health and nutrition.
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Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MIANE, PEMBA, discusses the current state of science evaluating the health effects of ultraprocessed foods. Past studies showed correlation, but that is not causation, and researchers are generating more data and developing a narrative about the evidence. He is an interventional cardiologist, professor of culinary medicine, and food author known as Chef Dr. Mike.
Prescription abandonment climbs sharply as out-of-pocket costs rise, and prior authorization delays push more patients away. Showing cost and coverage at the point of prescribing could change whether patients ever start therapy.
A Maryland pathologist and MedChi past president explains how all-or-nothing contracts, anti-steering clauses and private equity deals inflate costs. He also outlines the federal and state reforms that could restore competition.
Paying membership fees with pretax employer dollars held cost growth to 0.9% a year, but the numbers come with caveats physicians should know before pitching employers.