Briana Contreras

Experts at City of Hope, a cancer research and treatment center, believe that AI tools will continue to improve precision medicine, streamline patient care and increase access to clinical trials.

In a recent conversation with Jennifer McGuigan Babcock, senior vice president for Medicaid policy at the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), and Gabe Scott, a partner at K&L Gates Health Care Group, the two discussed efforts to protect Medicaid’s role in the healthcare system and the consequences of the budget cuts announced in February.

During last year’s enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries reviewed their coverage options and selected new Medicare plans for the 2025 calendar year due to changes including the plans being offered, increases in premiums and more, according to an eHealth analysis.

According to a Vertex spokesperson, the drug is seeing strong initial market adoption, with growing payer coverage and ongoing clinical studies aimed at expanding its use beyond acute pain management.

In a Q&A with Josef Witt-Doerring, M.D., former FDA medical officer in the division of psychiatry and the founder and CEO of TaperClinic, he shares the potential benefits and risks of the alternative non-opioid pain medication, expressing that while it could help cut down on opioid use, its long-term impact is unclear.

It was found that Microsoft 365 was the most frequently compromised platform, responsible for 43.3% of breaches.

Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a significant threat to adults with asthma and COPD. However, research on the virus within these groups has been limited.

Trust remains a sensitive subject amongst employees as the shortage of mental health resources makes it even harder for them to build that trust with employers.

Jennifer McGuigan Babcock, senior vice president for Medicaid policy at the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), and Gabe Scott, a partner at K&L Gates Health Care Group, spoke with Managed Healthcare Executive about what these cuts could mean for the healthcare system.

RSV leads to approximately 1.4 million hospitalizations and over 13,000 in-hospital deaths worldwide among infants under six months old.

Lissy Hu, M.D., MBA, CEO of Ascend Learning, was one of Managed Healthcare Executive’s 2022 Emerging Leaders in Healthcare winners. The editors caught up with Hu as part of our new “Where Are They Now?” series spotlighting the career paths of past emerging leaders.

David M. Cordani, chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, expressed that these moves were made to “build upon our strengths for continued growth, enhance our customer focus, and deliver even greater value for those we serve."

When disasters occur, organizations such as SCAN Health Plan take a holistic approach, considering the needs of members, providers, brokers, employees and the broader community.

Findings from two recent surveys found that U.S. healthcare consumers lack much of their confidence in affordability and access to healthcare, as well as patient safety.

Arti Masturzo, M.D., chief medical officer of CCS, spoke with MHE in this third part of a video series to share how CCS helps patients with type 1 diabetes effectively use glucose monitors and insulin pumps by providing clear guidance and troubleshooting support, recognizing that even minor errors in management can have significant health consequences.

At the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting, Steven Daveluy, M.D., associate professor and program director of dermatology at Wayne State University, discussed ongoing barriers to the early diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa and the latest advancements in treatment.

Larry Eichenfield, M.D., chief of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Rady Children's Hospital, presented a session at the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting in Orlando on some of the most pressing topics in pediatric dermatology.

The agreement was signed in a letter of intent March 3 to set the groundwork for whether government health programs in different provinces and territories will cover the drug's cost for patients, according to a news release by Regeneron Canada.

Participants were observed for two seasons, from August 31, 2021, to December 18, 2023, to evaluate vaccine efficacy, its safety and the increase in antibody levels against RSV-A and RSV-B variants.

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 90% of all esophageal cancer cases. Projections estimate that by 2040, there will be approximately 957,000 new cases of esophageal cancer worldwide, marking a nearly 60% increase from 2020, according to BeiGene.

In this part 2 video series, Arti Masturzo, M.D., chief medical officer of CCS, shares how coaching those with type 1 diabetes can deliver both measurable health improvements such as significant reductions in A1C levels, and enhanced patient confidence by providing hands-on education and support. Masturzo also addressed how CCS collaborates with healthcare providers and insurers to integrate care, reduce fragmentation and improve adherence to monitoring and treatment through AI-driven efforts.

Arti Masturzo, M.D., chief medical officer of CCS, spoke with Managed Healthcare Executive about the differences in coaching and guiding patients with type 1 diabetes compared to type 2.

According to a KFF analysis, in 2020 an estimated 29% of Medicaid enrollees had a mental illness.

This once-daily topical treatment is the latest phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor designed for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 2 to 5 years. The PDUFA target action date of October 13, 2025, is set for its decision on the application.

Although the importance of ongoing education is known for patients, less than half of those with diabetes receive formal instruction on managing their condition.

After receiving the Day 74 letter, which outlines the FDA’s initial assessment of the application, the agency accepted Epioxa for review for efficacy and safety and plans to complete the process by October 20, 2025 under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).

Obesity rates have spiked over the past few decades, displaying itself a significant crisis.

In this role, Virtell will oversee the strategy, daily operations and expansion of Cigna Healthcare’s Supplemental Health division, which helps customers manage out-of-pocket expenses from serious illnesses or accidents.