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Report Questions Benefit of FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway

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112 of the 253 authorized drugs have not been confirmed as clinically effective; 24 of these have been on market more than five years

U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically

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Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion

Most With Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Tolerate Second Dose

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Most patients with immediate, potentially allergic reaction to Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine tolerate second dose

Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers

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Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems

Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices

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Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery

2019 to 2020 Saw 1.5-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy at Birth

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Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined

Allergy Information on Food Labels Difficult to Interpret

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Precautionary allergen label information judged to be comprehensible by less than 40 percent of individuals

$345 Million Settlement Proposed in EpiPen Lawsuits

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Pfizer spokesperson denied any wrongdoing and said settlement was sought to avoid 'the distraction of continued litigation'

Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits

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Findings seen among patients receiving letter during reopening following cancellation of in-person care during COVID-19

Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills

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Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers