Government

The level of trust American adults have in cancer information from government health agencies declined significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a cross-sectional study.

The National Kidney Foundation has named Jesse Roach, MD, who previously worked for CMS and CVS Kidney Care, as senior vice president of government relations, according to a press release.

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Jeffrey J. Kimbell, president and CEO of Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates, explains how the federal government and elections affect the eye care community.

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has appointed Lori Shoaf, JD, MA, as vice president of the office of government relations, according to a press release.

Adam Weinstein, MD, said artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can enhance treatment strategies for patients with kidney disease – when it is used as an adjunct to decision-making by the kidney care team.

WASHINGTON — In this video, Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, shares plans for next year’s summit.

WASHINGTON — In this video, Tanisha D. Hill, MPH, founder and president of Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, discusses Advocacy Day, hosted by the Digital Therapeutics Alliance on Capitol Hill during the summit.

Researchers and CEOs alike presented data recently at a “Shark Tank”-like session with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss, and seek federal funding for, potential therapies for osteoarthritis.

Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries with diabetes who use insulin would have saved an average of $500 in 2020 if out-of-pocket insulin prices were capped at $35 that year, according to a report from HHS.

Saying he hoped to increase access and reduce overall diabetes costs, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed Senate Bill 316, which caps the monthly costs of diabetes equipment and supplies at $35.