Scaling cancer treatment access through community oncology
For decades, patients faced unseen hurdles to accessing advanced cancer treatments.
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Deadly: New Study Reveals Hidden Invasion Pathway
A new Brazilian study published in the scientific journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology has identified a critical role for the protein periostin and stellate pancreatic cells in enabling pancreatic cancer to invade nerves and spread at an early stage, raising the likelihood of metastasis.
HHS Clears Path for Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs Through Direct-to-Consumer Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new guidance clarifying how pharmaceutical manufacturers can offer lower-cost prescription drugs directly to patients — including Medicare and Medicaid enrollees — in a manner that’s low risk under the federal anti-kickback statute, so long as key safeguards are met.
Lawmakers Question Insurers on Prior Authorization in Congressional Hearings
On January 22, the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee’s health subcommittee and the House Ways and Means (W&M) Committee held sequential hearings to question witnesses from some of the nation’s top health insurance companies about rising health care costs in the U.S.
Patients Are Asking Chatbots About Their Cancer: Here’s How to Use Them Correctly
More and more cancer patients are turning to AI to interpret their lab results, scans, and symptoms before they’ve had a chance to speak with a doctor or patient advocate.
The hidden costs that come with a cancer diagnosis
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the clinical questions come quickly.
AMA statement on immigration enforcement at hospitals
The American Medical Association is deeply concerned by reports of immigration enforcement activity in and around hospitals and emergency rooms—a tactic fueling fear among patients and hospital staff alike.
Carter presses insurers, PBMs on rising costs as CEOs face scrutiny
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a press conference calling for insurance and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform as the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees questioned the CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurers on practices driving higher costs and limiting patient access.
These 3 Policy Moves Are Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition logged onto video calls with congressional representatives, seeking support for a proposed federal rule setting minimum staff levels for nursing homes.
Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds
Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal Cancer.
