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Growing burden of generalized anxiety disorder showecased in one of the most detailed estimates to date #anxiety #GAD
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October 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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The COVID vaccine is still effective, associated with lower risks of COVID-related outcomes over six months, study shows
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2024–2025 COVID Vaccine Linked to Lower Risks of Hospitalization and Death Among U.S. Veterans
A study revealed that the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations and deaths among U.S. veterans.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Peripheral immune tolerance discoveries win this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine #NobelPrize
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Medicine Nobel Prize Goes to Researchers Who Made Autoimmune Breakthrough
Three researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 for the discovery of regulatory T cells, the FOXP3 gene mutation and the role they play within autoimmune diseases.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Pfizer is the first pharmaceutical company to participate in President Donald Trump’s Most Favored Nation pricing
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Introducing TrumpRx, the White House’s Direct-to-Consumer Platform for Prescription Drugs
As part of the Most Favored Nation pricing effort, Pfizer has agreed to invest in U.S. manufacturing and to allow access to its drugs at a discount through a new direct-to-patient website.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Expert says there a lack of evidence to support the Tylenol-Autism connection #Tylenol #Autism
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Researcher on Tylenol-Autism Connection: Not the Best Science
Brian K. Lee, Ph.D., of Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, says that despite the fact that some studies suggest there is link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevel...
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September 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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🗣️📚In an interview with @mhexecutive.bsky.social, #CUNYSPH alum Alexa D’Angelo, PhD, MPH, discusses her study on insurance denials & cost sharing for PrEP among sexual & gender minority people.
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A Conversation With Alexa D’Angelo, Ph.D., M.P.H., Recent Doctoral Graduate from the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy
Sexual and gender minority individuals still face insurance denials and cost-sharing barriers when accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), despite having a Grade A recommendation from the United…
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September 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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A half-dozen takeaways from an MJH Life Sciences webinar on the Trump administration's push for most-favored nation drug pricing
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6 Things You Need to Know About MFN Drug Pricing | MJH Life Sciences Webinar
A half-dozen takeaways from an MJH Life Sciences webinar on the Trump administration's push for most-favored nation drug pricing
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September 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Mental health disorders significantly impact life expectancy in HIV patients #HIV #MentalHealth
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Mental Health Disorders Associated With Shorter Life Expectancy in HIV Patients, Study Shows
For someone with HIV, a mental health disorder may decrease their life expectancy by as many as five years, according to the results of a recent international study.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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A Trilliant Health analysis finds that procedure prices can vary by tens of thousands of dollars based on health plan. #MedicalCosts #HealthPlans
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Health Plans Negotiate Different Prices for the Same Procedures
In an analysis from Trilliant Health of 11 inpatient and outpatient procedures, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare had huge variations in rates across the country, across states, and even at the same facility...
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August 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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A single gene therapy injection at birth protected infant macaques from HIV for at least 3 years in a preclinical trial—offering hope for long-term prevention in humans. www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/a-conve...
A Conversation With Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University
HIV-fighting antibodies produced in infant macaques in a preclinical trial could be the future of HIV prevention in humans, according to Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology ...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The (M) Factor Global Impact Report 2025 highlights worldwide gaps in menopause knowledge and care, with impacts on health, work and daily life. #Menopause #WomensHealth
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Gaps in Menopause Knowledge, Care Showcased in The (M) Factor Global Impact Report
International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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UnitedHealth Group announced this morning that it had updated its 2025 outlook to adjusted earnings of $16 per share
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UnitedHealth Group Resets Earnings Projections Way Below Previous Expectations
The healthcare conglomerate says rising medical costs are squeezing earnings from operations.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Sarepta Therapeutics will temporarily stop shipping Elevidys in the United States at the end of business today, July 22, 2025.
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Sarepta to Pause Shipments of the Gene Therapy Elevidys
Sarepta officials said the temporary halt in shipments was done to maintain a productive working relationship with regulators while they address a safety labeling update about the risk of acute liver ...
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July 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The International AIDS Society (IAS) held a press conference today at the IAS 2025 meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, about the future of HIV science. From left: Beatriz Grinstejn, Kenneth Ngure, Linda-Gail Bekker and Sharon Lewin. #IAS2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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A large UK study of 1.5 million people has found that autoimmune diseases nearly double your risk of developing mental health conditions—including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
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Autoimmune Diseases Almost Double Mental Health Disorder Risk
The prevalence of autoimmune disease patients with a mental health disorder is almost twice the number of patients without, suggesting there is a link between inflammation and conditions such as depre...
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July 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Big FDA decisions coming in late 2025!
New treatments for heart disease and rare blood disorders & more could be approved soon.
Keep an eye on rilzabrutinib, aficamten and others.

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Expected FDA Approvals in the Second Half of 2025
Managed Healthcare Executive gives C-suite executives in health plans and provider organizations news and strategies for value-driven solutions.
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July 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Novo Nordisk ends partnership with Hims & Hers, citing safety concerns over compounded semaglutide. Hims pushes back, claiming pressure to steer patients to branded Wegovy. Hims & Hers stock has dropped more than 30%
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Novo Nordisk Terminates Collaboration with Hims & Hers
The FDA had resolved the shortage of Wegovy in April, and telehealth providers were advised to stop selling compounded semaglutide products. Novo Nordisk said that Hims & Hers continues to offer these...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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📉 Proposed Medicaid cuts could cost lives, according to a new study.

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Medicaid Cuts Could Lead to More Than 16,500 Medically Preventable Deaths, Study Shows
Proposed Medicaid cuts by the House Budget Committee could result in 7.6 million more uninsured Americans and more than 16,000 preventable deaths annually, according to a new analysis published in the...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Only 27% of Gen Z willing to pay more than $100 out of pocket per month for GLP-1s, compared to 6% of Baby Boomers
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83% of Americans Unwilling to Pay More Than $100 for GLP-1s, Survey Shows
Gen Z was the age group most likely to spend the money on GLP-1 agonists; still, only 27% would.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Gen Z and Millennials Lonelier Than Baby Boomers, Gen X, study shows
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More Than Half of Americans are Lonely, Survey Shows
Approximately 57% of Americans are lonely, with younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, reporting higher levels than older Americans, a recent Cigna survey shows.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The number of hospitalized chronic liver disease patients with acute kidney injury increased by nearly 35% from 2018 to 2023, with inpatient costs rising more than 17% to $165,458
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Proportion and Costs of Hospitalizations for Cirrhosis With AKI and HRS Are Rising Fast, Study Finds
Researchers found that nearly 28% of hospitalized chronic liver disease patients with acute kidney injury had alcohol-related disorders, as did almost 60% with hepatorenal syndrome.
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May 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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COVID-19 may have lasting effects on kidney health, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease post-recovery. How might this change our post-COVID healthcare approach? Share your thoughts! #COVID19 www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/covid-1...
COVID-19 Linked to Development of Chronic Kidney Disease Months After Illness
Men and people ages 45 and older face additional risk of serious kidney conditions six to 12 months after their viral illness, a study finds.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Health policy leaders and patient advocates are raising red flags about the new Republican proposal they say would “slash” Medicaid coverage
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Healthcare Leaders Warn GOP Plan Would Deeply Chip Away At Medicaid Access
Their concerns come in response to the bill unveiled Sunday night by House Republicans that would tighten eligibility rules, create work requirements and freeze provider taxes under Medicaid—the feder...
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May 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Many questions remain regarding the Trump administration’s position on the future of Medicare and MA.
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Will the Trump Administration Advantage Medicare Advantage?
Managed Healthcare Executive gives C-suite executives in health plans and provider organizations news and strategies for value-driven solutions.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Healthcare has largely been in the backseat during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration in contrast to the first one, Assembia panelists say
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How Healthcare Fared in the First 100 Days of the Second Trump Administration | Asembia's AXS25 Summit
Healthcare hasn't been a priority of the second Trump administration so far, panelists at the Asembia agreed. Medicaid may loom large, though, as the administration and congressional Republicans look ...
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April 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM