Breathing a Virtual Sigh of Relief
By Brenda Young – Wonder if a storm is coming? “Ask Brenda’s lungs,” my friends suggest.
Landmark Discovery Could Help Patients Cut Excess Weight
By Gregory S. Pokrywka, MD – A few of my patients are kids. Others are over age 90. But nearly all are overweight or obese.
Gout Treatment Research Takes Off
Painful and challenging to live with, gout has become the focus of a new surge in research.
Patients’ Financial Assistance Under Attack
Many people rely on assistance programs, including co-pay cards, to help pay for their medications. But this vital form of financial relief is under widespread attack, a new report finds.
Alleviating the Burden of RSV for Infants and Children
Infants and young children are particularly susceptible to RSV, a serious respiratory virus. But new preventive measures are on the horizon and making these interventions accessible for all infants should be a priority.
Value of Innovation Policy Forum
On April 28, 2022, the Institute for Patient Access for a policy forum on the value of innovation. The event featured Keynote Speaker David Heath, author of Longshot: The Inside Story of the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine. Discussion topics included: Developing medical breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease COVID-19 vaccine development Policies that encourage innovation Read the event […]
How Coverage Barriers & Bureaucracy Hurt Urology Patients
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from urological disorders. New treatments offer patients options for personalized care, but policy barriers and outdated bureaucracy stand in the way.
Biomarker Testing Paves the Path for Patient-Centered Care
Biomarker testing allows cancer patients to receive optimal treatment – and perhaps even avoid chemotherapy.
Rising Gout & Kidney Disease Rates Underscore Treatment Issues
Gout and kidney disease can be a lethal combination.
Telehealth Can’t Replace In-Person Care for Migraine Disease
Managing a painful and debilitating disease with no known cure is an uphill struggle for doctors and patients alike.
