Conference Highlights
In recognition of Veterans Day, Amplity Health launched ImPACT Federal Health, a new publication dedicated to supporting Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACTs) in removing barriers to care for military and Veterans Administration (VA) patients, at the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar (JFPS). Read More ›
Healthcare deserts are regions in the United States with limited access to healthcare providers and medicine, often contributing to poor health outcomes and healthcare inequities for residents of these communities. Read More ›
An analysis prepared by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium shows Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was associated with an increase in Medicaid enrollment among patients aged ≥65 years who were diagnosed with cancer. Read More ›
Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact access to care for patients with cancer, concluded 2 separate studies that were presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Read More ›
Patients diagnosed with major diseases, including cancer, often experience financial hardship due to high out-of-pocket medical costs in the United States. Read More ›
Increased access to broadband usage was associated with earlier-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) diagnosis and with receiving guideline-concordant care in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ›
In October 2024, officials with the CDC dropped the initial age at which adults are recommended to get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, from 65 to 50 years, Goad noted. Read More ›
At the exhibition hall at the seminar, key leaders with ImPACT Federal Health met with dozens of seminar attendees, and discussed this print and digital publication, which aims to provide best practices, discussion forums, and the latest clinical news to help physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in federal healthcare overcome medical and commercial challenges to deliver best-in-class care to our nation’s heroes and their families Read More ›
There is a link between toxic exposures during military service and the prevalence of lung cancer among veterans, according to a study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)’s 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer, held recently in San Diego, California. Read More ›
Comprehensive treatment availability improves outcomes for veterans with early-stage lung cancer, according to study findings presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)’s 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer, held in San Diego, California. Read More ›