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Comparative Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness of Tenofovir Amibufenamide, Tenofovir Alafenamide, and Centralized Volume-Based Procurement Tenofovir Alafenamide in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

A recent study published in the journal Current Medical Science has shed light on the comparative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of three regimens used to treat chronic hepatitis B (CHB): tenofovir amibufenamide (TMF), tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), and centralized volume-based procurement (CVBP) TAF. The study, conducted at Tianjin University Central Hospital, analyzed

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Household Attitudes and Associated Factors Toward Community-Based Health Insurance in Ethiopia

A new study in the BMC Health Services Research journal has revealed significant factors influencing household attitudes toward community-based health insurance services in Awi zone, Ethiopia. The research, conducted by the Department of Statistics at Injibara University, aimed to identify demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors affecting household attitudes toward the

Americans

Consumers Face Sharp Increases in 2026 A.C.A. Health Coverage Costs

As Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums, health insurance prices for next year under the Affordable Care Act have become available in about a dozen states. Americans will face sharp increases, with some consumers facing premium hikes of over $16,000 for

Health care industry

Cost-Effective Premarital Screening for Sickle Cell Anemia in Saudi Arabia

A study published in the Journal of Healthcare has shown that the implementation of compulsory premarital screening for sickle cell anemia in Saudi Arabia has resulted in significant cost savings. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Umm Al-Qura University, aimed to evaluate the costs associated with the

Employers

Carrum Health Doubles Covered Lives to 6.7M, Reflecting Shift to Value-Based Specialty Care Models

As employers grapple with a perfect storm of soaring healthcare costs, soaring drug costs, and looming Medicaid budget cuts, Carrum Health has emerged as a leader in value-based Centers of Excellence (COE). The company has doubled its covered lives to 6.7 million, adding 3.6 million new lives in

Health care industry

Looming Health Care Crisis: Enhanced Premium Tax Credits' Expiration to Drive Up Costs

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Protect Our Care Virginia hosted a roundtable to sound the alarm on the expiration of enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will increase health care costs for Virginians. With open enrollment for the Virginia Marketplace starting November 1, 106,000 Virginians

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The Lucky Employees Who Pay Nothing for Health Insurance

In a country where most working adults rely on their employers for health insurance, prices for these plans are skyrocketing. In the latest installment of NPR's series "Cost of Living: The Price We Pay," business correspondent Maria Aspan explores alternative solutions. Aspan profiles employees of companies

Employers

Unprecedented Growth: 6.7M Members Now Access Value-Based Centers of Excellence Model

As healthcare costs continue to surge at the fastest rate in 15 years, with a projected 9-9.5% increase in 2026, employers are facing a perfect storm of growing expenses. In response, companies like Carrum Health are witnessing unprecedented growth in their value-based Centers of Excellence (COE) model, with 6.

Health care industry

Representative Seth Magaziner Pushes for Healthcare Reform Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) recently visited South County Hospital in Wakefield to discuss the urgent need to address rising healthcare costs. The visit comes as Congress considers healthcare funding in the federal budget, with Magaziner pushing for a reversal of nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and the

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Underweight Children Cost Health Services as Much as Those with Obesity

A new study from the University of Oxford reveals that underweight children need comparable medical support as those who are severely obese, challenging assumptions about childhood health priorities. The research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, used NHS electronic health records from over 268,000 children

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The Gambia's Mental Health Crisis: A National Development Priority

The Gambia's Vice President, Abdou Coll Secka Jallow, recently highlighted the country's growing mental health crisis, emphasizing the need for a transformed approach to mental health care. The government has acknowledged mental health as a public health priority, committing to universal health coverage and investing in

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The Only Defensible Obamacare Deal: Freedom to Choose Better, More Affordable Health Insurance

In the ongoing debate over Obamacare subsidies, Michael F. Cannon proposes a compromise that involves trading a temporary extension of subsidies for the wealthy for a permanent restoration of the freedom to choose better, more affordable health insurance. This deal would involve codifying Trump's rules on Association Health

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