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Analyzing FDA Data on Just-in-Time Interventions, Digital Therapeutics
10/24/2023
Danielle Sposato
The systematic review suggests that the available information in FDA databases regarding the performance and effectiveness of digital medical devices used in JITIs is quite diverse and often lacks comprehensive details, such as product...
The systematic review suggests that the available information in FDA databases regarding the performance and effectiveness of digital medical devices used in JITIs is quite diverse and often lacks comprehensive details, such as product...
The systematic review suggests...
10/24/2023
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Online Screening Bridges Mental Health Care Gaps in Underserved Rural Communities, Study Finds
10/17/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Online screening is a vital tool in bridging mental health care gaps in rural, resource-deficient communities, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Online screening is a vital tool in bridging mental health care gaps in rural, resource-deficient communities, according to a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Online screening is a vital tool...
10/17/2023
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Growth of Digital Therapeutics Requires Collaboration Among Key Players
10/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The rapidly expanding field of digital therapeutics would likely benefit from international collaboration among manufacturers, government regulatory agencies, and researchers, according to a study published in NPJ Digital Medicine.
The rapidly expanding field of digital therapeutics would likely benefit from international collaboration among manufacturers, government regulatory agencies, and researchers, according to a study published in NPJ Digital Medicine.
The rapidly expanding field of...
10/06/2023
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Digital Therapy Shows Potential for Urology in the Metaverse Era, Study Finds
10/02/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Digital therapeutics have emerged as a promising approach to managing medical conditions. High-quality software programs provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that can help treat, manage, or prevent these conditions.
Digital therapeutics have emerged as a promising approach to managing medical conditions. High-quality software programs provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that can help treat, manage, or prevent these conditions.
Digital therapeutics have...
10/02/2023
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Exploring Treatment Approaches for Asthma and Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
09/18/2023
Hannah Musick
Common pathways and treatment approaches for asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is a topic of interest among researchers. Focusing on the inflammatory processes and immunopathogenesis involved in both conditions, a study...
Common pathways and treatment approaches for asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is a topic of interest among researchers. Focusing on the inflammatory processes and immunopathogenesis involved in both conditions, a study...
Common pathways and treatment...
09/18/2023
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Digital Therapeutic Linked With Decreased Alcohol Use in Patients With ARLD
09/05/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Recent studies suggest use of a digital therapeutic for patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) was associated with a significant decrease in alcohol use and a higher proportion of patients attaining alcohol abstinence.
Recent studies suggest use of a digital therapeutic for patients with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) was associated with a significant decrease in alcohol use and a higher proportion of patients attaining alcohol abstinence.
Recent studies suggest use of a...
09/05/2023
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For Patients With Depression, Engagement in Digital Interventions Appears Limited
09/05/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Digital therapeutics for depression included 47 unique web-based interventions (as well as 10 unnamed web-based interventions), 15 mobile app interventions, 5 app-based interventions also available on the internet, and 1 CD-ROM, according to...
Digital therapeutics for depression included 47 unique web-based interventions (as well as 10 unnamed web-based interventions), 15 mobile app interventions, 5 app-based interventions also available on the internet, and 1 CD-ROM, according to...
Digital therapeutics for...
09/05/2023
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Glycemic Control Improves With 90-Day Digital Therapeutic Program for Type 2 Diabetes
08/16/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Research testing the Fitterfly Diabetes CGM program shows potential improvement of glycemic control and weight loss for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Research testing the Fitterfly Diabetes CGM program shows potential improvement of glycemic control and weight loss for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Research testing the Fitterfly...
08/16/2023
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App Helps Patients Recover Faster After Major Abdominal Surgery
08/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who used an electronic health app following major abdominal surgery recovered weeks faster than patients who did not, according to recent findings. 
Patients who used an electronic health app following major abdominal surgery recovered weeks faster than patients who did not, according to recent findings. 
Patients who used an electronic...
08/02/2023
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Clinics Integrating Digital Therapeutics for Alcohol Use Should Expect High Demand
07/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Participants were enthusiastic about digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorder, anticipated high patient demand for such a resource, and made suggestions for successful implementation," researchers said.
“Participants were enthusiastic about digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorder, anticipated high patient demand for such a resource, and made suggestions for successful implementation," researchers said.
“Participants were enthusiastic...
07/19/2023
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SCOTUS Takes on the Nondelegation Doctrine: Surprising Reactions and What They Mean for Agency Power
04/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard...
04/02/2025
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Dr Oz’s Prescription for Making Medicaid “Viable at Every Level”
03/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the...
03/26/2025
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The $880 Billion Question Continues: Dr Oz's Confirmation and the Future of Medicaid
03/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880...
03/19/2025
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The $880 Billion Question: Can Congress Cut Spending Without Touching Medicaid?
03/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from...
03/12/2025
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Behind the Bill
RFK Jr’s Public Comment Ban: The Silent Shift in Health Care Rulemaking
03/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative...
03/05/2025
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Prevention Over Pills? The First 2 Weeks of Health Care’s New Direction
02/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from...
02/26/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 2)
02/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the...
02/19/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 1)
02/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust...
02/12/2025
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No, President Trump Did Not Actually Sign an Executive Order That Would Increase Drug Costs for Beneficiaries
02/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President...
02/05/2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Confirmation and the Unexpected Turn in the Drug Pricing Debate
01/29/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug...
01/29/2025
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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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05/24/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Barbara Konkle, MD, professor of medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington; research director, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders; and director, Hemostasis, Platelet Immunology and Genomics Laboratory at Bloodworks...
Barbara Konkle, MD, professor of medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington; research director, Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders; and director, Hemostasis, Platelet Immunology and Genomics Laboratory at Bloodworks...
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Challenges, Treatment Options, and Costs Linked With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
06/20/2023
Julie Gould
Bladder cancer was the sixth most common cancer type in the United States in 2020, behind breast, lung, prostate, colon, and skin cancers.
Bladder cancer was the sixth most common cancer type in the United States in 2020, behind breast, lung, prostate, colon, and skin cancers.
Bladder cancer was the sixth...
06/20/2023
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Medicare Could Save $1 Billion by Considering Added Benefit of Expensive Part B Drugs
07/18/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers find that Medicare could potentially save $1 billion by considering the added therapeutic benefit of expensive Part B drugs and implementing reference pricing.
Researchers find that Medicare could potentially save $1 billion by considering the added therapeutic benefit of expensive Part B drugs and implementing reference pricing.
Researchers find that Medicare...
07/18/2023
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New Platform Leverages Real-World Evidence for Type 2 Inflammation Immunological Disease Research
08/07/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers introduce Immunolab, a platform that generates real-world evidence to provide insights and conduct research on immunological diseases related to type 2 inflammation.
Researchers introduce Immunolab, a platform that generates real-world evidence to provide insights and conduct research on immunological diseases related to type 2 inflammation.
Researchers introduce Immunolab,...
08/07/2023
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