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Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky on ASCO 2026 GLP-1 and Breast Cancer Prevention Data

Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky on ASCO 2026 GLP-1 and Breast Cancer Prevention Data

Sonia Reyes
Podcasts, Healthcare Headlines, Breast Cancer, Population Health Management | Jul 20, 2026
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky discusses research emerging from the ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting on GLP-1 use and Breast Cancer prevention, and what questions remain before they can be considered part of a cancer prevention strategy.

Study Finds Parkinson's Genetic Yield Varies from 0.4% to 10.7% Based on Ancestry

Sonia Reyes
Healthcare Headlines, Neurology & Mental Health, Movement Disorders, Access & Affordability, Coverage & Appeals, Managed Care, Population Health Management, Clinical Trial Updates | Jul 18, 2026
A GP2 study finds that Parkinson's gene panel yields vary by ancestry, and European-built panels do not transfer.

Merck's Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Approval Undercuts Injectables

George Padron
Specialty Medicine, Healthcare Headlines, FDA & Regulations, Cardiology, Access & Affordability, Prior Authorization, Managed Care, Formulary & Coverage, Pharmacy Benefit Trends | Jul 17, 2026
FDA approves Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, at $315 a month. Merck priced it under the injectables and moved PCSK9 into retail pharmacy.

Air Quality Alerts Blanket the Northeast as Canadian Smoke Pushes the AQI Into the Unhealthy Band

George Padron
Specialty Medicine, Healthcare Headlines, Workforce & Practice, Pulmonology | Jul 16, 2026
Wildfire smoke drove Northeast air quality into the Unhealthy band Thursday. At AQI 151 to 200, the guidance covers everyone, and only KN95 or N95 masks help.

Care Partners Often Overlooked Patient Portal Users

George Padron
Digital Health & AI, Managed Care, Population Health Management | Jul 16, 2026
A NEJM Catalyst agenda piece argues that the family and friend care partners largely excluded from digital health need better patient portal access to coordinate care.

Medicare Advantage Star Measures Leave Kidney Care Gaps

Sonia Reyes
Specialty Medicine, Healthcare Headlines, Policy & Legislation | Jul 15, 2026
An ASN committee review finds Medicare Advantage Star measures capture almost no guideline-directed kidney care, even as ESRD enrollment in MA now tops 50%.

Pediatric OTC Glucose Monitors Raise Coverage Questions

George Padron
Healthcare Headlines, Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases, FDA & Regulations, Digital Health & AI | Jul 14, 2026
FDA clears Dexcom's Stelo for over-the-counter use in children, extending glucose monitoring outside prescription channels and raising new coverage questions.