Four ways to improve the patient journey to pain relief

https://www.statnews.com/sponsor/2026/03/02/four-ways-to-improve-the-patient-journey-to-pain-relief/

Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene Limiting choices for ostomy supplies is not the way to save money

https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/ostomy-supplies-competitive-bidding-program-cms/ By Diego SchapsApril 1, 2026 Schaps is general surgery resident at Duke University Health System, a member of the United Ostomy Associations of America advocacy committee, and a Department of Veterans Affairs quality scholar.

Industry Focus eBook - Drug Discovery (3rd edition)

https://www.news-medical.net/industry-focus/Industry-Focus-eBook--Drug-Discovery-(3rd-edition)?erid=a0ccb31dc37a4f909b515af17caa560a&utm_source=azonetwork_customized_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=industry_focus_ebook_drug_discovery_3rd_edition_ The Drug Discovery Industry Focus eBook, sponsored by Olink Proteomics, brings together expert perspectives on how emerging technologies, biomarker discovery strategies, and advanced research platforms are shaping modern drug development. As the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors continue to evolve, researchers are increasingly adopting data-driven approaches, AI-enabled tools, and sophisticated biological models to accelerate discovery while improving the precision and success of therapeutic development.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s View of Immigration Enforcement Activities in Health Care Settings Authors: Shannon Schumacher, Drishti Pillai, Samantha Artiga, Ashley Kirzinger, and Liz Hamel Published: Apr 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-the-publics-view-of-immigration-enforcement-activities-in-health-care-settings/ Soon after taking office, President Trump reversed longstanding policy that had protected against immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations” including health care facilities, schools, and places of worship. Following this recission, as well as an overall increase in enforcement activity, there have been reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showing up at hospitals and other health care facilities. ICE presence at and around health care facilities has led to growing concerns among health care providers about the impacts on the health and safety of the community, including adults and children going without care. These actions sit against a backdrop of broad increased enforcement activity and policies restricting access to health coverage and care for immigrant families. Research shows that this environment has negative impacts on the mental and physical health of immigrant families, including the millions of U.S. citizen children living in them, as well as broader economic effects on communities.

The New Ideas Conundrum in Health Policy Author: Drew Altman Published: Apr 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-new-ideas-conundrum-in-health-policy/ Democrats are casting about for new health reform ideas in the hope that they can gain traction in the run-up to 2028 and be enacted afterward. Jonathan Cohn wrote artfully about it in the Bulwark, and as is always the case, it’s not possible to improve on Jonathan’s take. I am frequently asked now: “What are the new ideas?” There are lots of ideas. Recently, I wrote about one that would resonate with voters: getting rid of prior authorization review.

Viewpoints: Health Care System Is Woefully Unprepared For Boomers; Compounded GLP-1s Can Be Dangerous

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-health-care-system-is-woefully-unprepared-for-boomers-compounded-glp-1s-can-be-dangerous/

Novo Nordisk Ups Ante Against Lilly, Offers GLP-1 Cash Subscription Plans

Novo Nordisk Ups Ante Against Lilly, Offers GLP-1 Cash Subscription Plans Starting Tuesday, the Danish drugmaker will offer subscriptions for three months, six months, or 12 months through select telehealth partners, including Ro, Weight Watchers, and LifeMD. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk has cut 400 jobs at its Bloomington, Indiana, facility. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/novo-nordisk-ups-ante-against-lilly-offers-glp-1-cash-subscription-plans/