During the last decade, we have seen major breakthroughs in preventing HIV infection. However, even with these advances, the infection rate has not appreciably dropped1. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as a highly effective preventive strategy for HIV, reducing the risk of HIV infection by up to 99% when taken consistently. Due to its effectiveness, the CDC recommends2,3 that medical providers counsel and prescribe PrEP to all sexually active patients if they are at risk for HIV
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Technology
Soda Health and Publix Partner to Expand Access to Health-Related Benefits
What You Should Know:
- Soda Health, a technology company focused on reinventing benefits administration announced a new partnership with Publix, one of the largest and most respected grocery chains in the U.S..
- The milestone marks a continued expansion of Soda Health's integrated retail network, allowing millions of Americans to use their health-related benefits for over-the-counter (OTC) medications and nutritious foods at Publix locations across the Southeast.
Enhancing
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Department of Defense Extends Amwell’s Contract for Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Amwell, a technology-enabled care platform provider, today announced that its partnership with a Leidos-led team has been awarded an extension of its Digital First contract to power the digital transformation of the Military Health System (MHS). The MHS system serves approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, their families, and retirees.
- Under the contract extension, Amwell will continue to provide its comprehensive
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HHS Repeals Policy Linking Hospital Reimbursement to Staff Vaccination Reporting
What You Should Know:
- Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the repeal of federal policy that financially rewarded hospitals for reporting staff vaccination rates, a policy he described as coercive and a denial of informed consent.
- “Medical decisions should be made based on one thing: the wellbeing of the person - never on a financial bonus or a government mandate,” said Secretary Kennedy. “Doctors deserve the freedom to use their
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FDA Mandates Opioid Safety Labeling Changes to Combat Misuse and Overdose Risks
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring safety labeling changes to all opioid pain medications to better emphasize and explain the risks associated with their long-term use.
- The decision follows a public advisory committee meeting in May that reviewed data showing serious risks, including misuse, addiction, and both fatal and non-fatal overdoses, for patients who use opioids over long periods.
Evidence-Based Decision-Making
The
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Sohar and Rula Health Partner to Streamline Behavioral Healthcare Access with AI-Powered Eligibility Verification
What You Should Know:
- Sohar Health, a provider of eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB), and Rula Health, a national behavioral healthcare provider group announced a partnership to streamline the connection between patients seeking mental health care and the clinicians providing that care.
- Rula has integrated Sohar’s Verification and Network Status products into its patient intake process, eliminating insurance-related bottlenecks and improving care
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Diabetology Officially Established as a Specialty with Taxonomy Code
What You Should Know:
- The American College of Diabetology (ACD) announced that Diabetology has received formal recognition through the assignment of a unique taxonomy classification.
- The historic milestone affirms the specialized expertise of physicians who focus exclusively or primarily on diabetes care.
Diabetology: A Unique and Focused Specialty
Diabetology is defined as the specialty focused on the full continuum of diabetes care. This encompasses diagnosis,
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Trella Health Report: Medicare Advantage to Exceed 50% by 2025 in Post-Acute Care
What You Should Know:
- Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and integrated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for post-acute care, Home Medical Equipment (HME), and Infusion organizations, has released its 2025 Post-Acute Care Industry Trend Report. The annual report offers a detailed analysis of national and state-level patient trends, utilization patterns, and market dynamics across home health, hospice, and skilled nursing.
- The report leverages Trella
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Neurogen Biomarking Virtual Care Ecosystem Cuts Time to Alzheimer’s Intervention by 4.5 Years
What You Should Know:
- Advancements in accelerating early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) screening and access to care, proven from three diverse community pilot initiatives, were presented today during a podium presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2025 (AAIC). The study, entitled “Remote Collection of Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders,” validated Neurogen’s new ecosystem, which brings together the first in-home blood biomarker testing
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Rethinking Large Group Health Insurance for a Changing Workforce
In today’s healthcare landscape, large employers are being challenged to rethink how they structure and deliver health insurance to their workforce. With costs rising faster than wages, and employees increasingly expecting personalized and accessible benefits, traditional group health plans are showing signs of strain. This is particularly true in industries like healthcare, where organizations must balance operational efficiency with competitive employee offerings.
According to the latest
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