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Clinical Care
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Are Obese
A new NORC interactive map provides state-level data on obesity rates and related chronic diseases.
Covid-19
End of COVID Emergency Will Usher in Changes Across the US Health System
As the government prepares to reverse some steps taken during the PHE, here's a glimpse at ways patients will be...
Pharma
Civica Rx to Supply California's $30 Insulin
CalRx will offer biosimilars for Glargine, Aspart, and Lispro, which are expected to be interchangeable with Lantus, Humalog, and Novolog...
Pharma
IRA-mandated Free Vax Could Save Seniors More Than $230M
As of January 1, vaccines are now free under Medicare Part D, and include vaccines for Tdap and shingles.
Technology
State Policy Linked to Improved Data Sharing, Care Quality
An MIT-Sloan study finds policies in the category related to data protection affect health information sharing the most.
Payer
CMS Issues Payment and Coverage Guidance as Pandemic Waivers Approach Expiration
The agency has issued a fact sheet addressing flexibilities authorized during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE).
Pharma
Lilly Slashes Insulin Prices by 70%. Will Novo Nordisk, Sanofi Follow?
Lilly's announcement puts pressure to follow suit on competitors Novo Nordisk and Sanofi.
Payer
A Bitter Battle Over the 'Orphan Drug' Program Leaves Patients' Pocketbooks at Risk
Millions of Americans with rare diseases are caught up in an ongoing legal and political debate about how the U.S....
Payer
More than 60% of Adults Unaware of Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination
The impending renewal process could mean enrollees are left without coverage.
Pharma
Florida Study Links Cannabis to 386 Deaths Over 6 Years
Although the findings raise concerns, the figures for cannabis-related deaths in Florida pale when compared with opioid- and alcohol-related deaths.
Innovation
California's 'Whole Person Care' Program Reduced Medicaid Costs for High-Risk Patients
A five-year pilot project launched by California's Medicaid program that addressed social determinants of health in high-risk, high-utilization patients reduced...
Payer
'We Ain't Gonna Get It': Why Bernie Sanders Says His 'Medicare for All' Dream Must Wait
The Vermont Senator spoke with KHN about the prospects for lowering drug prices, expanding access to primary care, and 'Medicare...