Biologics and therapeutics from larger companies reached #MostFavoredNation markets sooner than small-molecule drugs and products from smaller companies, which may affect Medicare pricing benchmarks under GLOBE and GUARD. ja.ma/4fIIVrA

📣 Special Communication: For #Medicaid work requirements under the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025, #ArtificialIntelligence could help states screen eligibility, review documentation, and identify people at risk of procedural disenrollment. ja.ma/45eyS7C

After New York State expanded #Medicaid and #MedicareSavingsProgram eligibility in 2023, dual enrollment among Medicare beneficiaries rose above projected levels, indicating broader access to financial assistance. ja.ma/4q4OdkI

In US #NursingHome markets, ownership transitions and bed-capacity changes became more common over time than permanent closure, indicating that organizational restructuring is a central market dynamic. ja.ma/4xtqnBz

JAMA Health Forum is offering three editorial fellowship positions in different areas of focus for doctoral scholars interested in working with a health policy and health services journal. 📅 Deadline: Sept 1, 2026 🔗 ja.ma/3RMEkva

Among high-risk therapeutic #MedicalDevices approved through the US Food and Drug Administration premarket approval pathway, more than 1-third were later subject to serious recalls, supporting stronger postmarket surveillance. ja.ma/4z5Nh3u

Mandatory #ValueBasedCare programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services were associated with higher hospital administrative costs, adding more than $3 billion in annual costs nationally. ja.ma/4z1C1oZ

Expanding #Alcohol screening and brief intervention in primary care was projected to reduce premature mortality by 2030, especially when brief intervention delivery increased substantially. ja.ma/4fXJoFg

Across the US, France, Germany, and Switzerland, median total time from clinical trial initiation to reimbursement for new #Drugs changed little from 2014 to 2024. ja.ma/4bLjFP9

Venture-backed #MaternalHealth startups raised nearly $1 billion from 2014 to 2022, with investment concentrated in diagnostics and virtual or hybrid wraparound pregnancy care. ja.ma/3Tq3hNF

Biologics and products from larger companies reached #MostFavoredNation markets sooner after US launch than small-molecule drugs and products from smaller companies. ja.ma/4pTZYdG

In US #NursingHomes, change of ownership and bed capacity reconfiguration became more common over time and were more prevalent than permanent closure or market exit. ja.ma/4yYBGU4

Expanding #Alcohol brief intervention in primary care was projected to reduce premature mortality by 2030, while screening expansion alone had little measurable effect on potential years of life lost. ja.ma/3TASaBt

📢 Now accepting applications: 2027 JAMA Health Forum Editorial Fellowship. Scholars with a doctoral degree interested in the policies that shape health are encouraged to apply for this fellowship. Apply by Sept. 1, 2026. 🔗 ja.ma/45fkJH6

Flavored #tobacco bans did not impact cigarette smoking rates among high school students, suggesting targeted bans may reduce #vaping. 📖 Read the full article for more details: ja.ma/4pJL5e0

Following open notes implementation, 55% of patients viewed #ambulatory visit notes, but engagement was lower among men, non-English speakers, and those in low-income or low-internet-access areas. ja.ma/4bi9nWc

The share of MA beneficiaries in plans with $0 cost sharing for in-network #PCP visits rose from 46% in 2019 to 78% in 2025, but availability is lower in zero-premium and high-poverty counties. #MedicareAdvantage ja.ma/4bCfODD

Traffic-light menu #ecolabels led to 15%-30% lower meal #greenhouse gas #emissions and slight improvement in #healthfulness, outperforming other designs without raising fast-food costs. ja.ma/4pjnMHB

Home health care patients exposed to hurricane-related flooding had lower rates of timely care and discharge to the community, and longer home health stays compared to those in nonflooded areas. ja.ma/4oUtmQE

Greater geographic availability of methadone and naltrexone was linked to increased use among non-Hispanic White Medicaid enrollees, but not non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic enrollees. ja.ma/4weXCIk

In Hong Kong, overall #ColorectalCancer screening participation increased and socioeconomic disparities narrowed after a population-wide screening program, but uptake remains lower and gaps persist for specific groups. ja.ma/4eh17q7

Among #ICU patients aged ≥80 years, use of life-sustaining treatments varied widely between institutions, and higher treatment intensity was not associated with better in-hospital survival after adjustment for patient and institutional factors. ja.ma/4oyrvAM

A claims-based model reliably identified Medicare beneficiaries with functional limitations, pinpointing many not captured in administrative data, supporting improved monitoring of functional status by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. ja.ma/4upglzn

💬 Editorial by JAMA Health Forum EIC Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH: Population aging is projected to double Medicare spending and intensify demands for long-term care, calling for integrated health, social, and payment models. ja.ma/4aMaEEH

Enrollment assisters perceived Colorado’s state-funded marketplace-like private health insurance program improved clients’ health and reduced emergency care use but noted limited spots and need for health insurance education. ja.ma/43QqSbY

#ChildWelfare involvement at birth was associated with reduced moderate- to high-complexity emergency department use in the first year of life among Medicaid-covered infants with prenatal substance exposure. ja.ma/4ovfkVr

Among US adults with live #births, electronic #health record network data validated adequacy of #prenatal care but consistently underestimated early care initiation compared with national vital statistics. ja.ma/4xfr7uU

State-level tort immunity for nursing homes during COVID-19 was linked to a reduction in staff hours, particularly among certified nursing assistants, suggesting liability risk may influence staffing decisions and resident care. #ARM26 @academyhealth.bsky.social ja.ma/4dJdrAG

Claims-identified mental health disorder diagnoses among #Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries increased substantially from 2000 to 2023, especially for #anxiety, #depression, and substance use disorders. ja.ma/4vrwqFT

Revision of the Nutrition Facts label did not substantively alter the nutritional profile of US packaged foods, indicating that stronger interventions—such as front-of-package labels—may be needed to improve population nutrition. ja.ma/4vkbUXA