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Study Finds Rising PrEP Use and Declining Costs Amid Shift to Generics
04/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A recent study shows rising pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and declining costs as generic formulations replace branded versions in HIV prevention.
A recent study shows rising pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and declining costs as generic formulations replace branded versions in HIV prevention.
A recent study shows rising...
04/02/2025
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HIV Cases Rise Among Gay Latinos
07/24/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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Injectable PrEP Overall Acceptable, Preferred for HIV Prevention
07/15/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
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Study Estimates Billable Per Patient Costs of Providing PrEP
12/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing...
12/20/2022
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Women View PrEP Services as a Natural Extension of OB/GYN Care
11/17/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested...
11/17/2022
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Black Sexual Minority Men Report Higher Prevalence of PrEP Use Than White Men
11/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey...
11/14/2022
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PrEP Most Effective for Reducing HIV Incidence in Men Who Have Sex With Men
11/07/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of...
11/07/2022
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Positive Sources of PrEP Awareness Include Partners, Peers, Health Promotions
09/27/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns...
09/27/2022
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Monitoring HIV Strains to Prevent PrEP Failure, Viral Transmission
09/09/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a...
09/09/2022
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High Distress in Black MSM Lowers Odds of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
09/02/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological...
09/02/2022
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Social Support Affects PrEP Use in Black Sexual Minority Individuals Experiencing Discrimination
07/29/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some...
07/29/2022
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HIV Cases Rise Among Gay Latinos
07/24/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
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News
Injectable PrEP Overall Acceptable, Preferred for HIV Prevention
07/15/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
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News
Study Estimates Billable Per Patient Costs of Providing PrEP
12/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing records in Washington, DC and Chicago to estimate the annual billable costs associated with the use of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Researchers used clinic billing...
12/20/2022
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News
Women View PrEP Services as a Natural Extension of OB/GYN Care
11/17/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested that initial counseling on PrEP should be offered universally to patients, regardless of sexual history or personal risk factors,” researchers advised.
“Multiple participants suggested...
11/17/2022
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News
Black Sexual Minority Men Report Higher Prevalence of PrEP Use Than White Men
11/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey to determine how prevalent the use of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis was among over 63,000 participants.
Investigators conducted a survey...
11/14/2022
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News
PrEP Most Effective for Reducing HIV Incidence in Men Who Have Sex With Men
11/07/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of interventions, pre-exposure prophylaxis was the only method that showed consistent effectiveness in reducing the incidence of HIV, new findings show.
Among a variety of...
11/07/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
Positive Sources of PrEP Awareness Include Partners, Peers, Health Promotions
09/27/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns were perceived as most positive, and those from religious institutions as least positive," authors said.
"Messages from health campaigns...
09/27/2022
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News
Monitoring HIV Strains to Prevent PrEP Failure, Viral Transmission
09/09/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a strategy to monitor populations for HIV strains that are resistant to tenofovir and emtricitabine and ensure PrEP failure rates remain rare.
Study authors employed a...
09/09/2022
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News
High Distress in Black MSM Lowers Odds of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
09/02/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological distress may represent an important barrier against HIV treatment adherence for Black men who have sex with men living in urban areas, researchers said.
High rates of psychological...
09/02/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
Social Support Affects PrEP Use in Black Sexual Minority Individuals Experiencing Discrimination
07/29/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some unanticipated relationships, they provide insight into how discrimination and stigma may influence PrEP use and disparities," researchers said.
"While our findings showed some...
07/29/2022
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Behind the Bill
CMS Expands Oversight and Competition Among Organ Procurement Organizations
11/06/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements address organ procurement safety, performance measurement, and service-area transitions, with implications for transplant access and care coordination.
New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements address organ procurement safety, performance measurement, and service-area transitions, with implications for transplant access and care coordination.
New Centers for Medicare &...
11/06/2026
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MASH Treatment Model Projects Significant Economic Wastage With Low Semaglutide Persistence
11/06/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that low adherence to optimal-dose semaglutide among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was projected to contribute to significant excess medical and pharmacy costs...
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that low adherence to optimal-dose semaglutide among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was projected to contribute to significant excess medical and pharmacy costs...
A study presented at AASLD TLM...
11/06/2026
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MASH Disease Progression Associated With Increased Economic Burden Among Medicare Beneficiaries
11/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries found that those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) had higher health care utilization rates and medical costs compared to those without MASH, with the greatest...
A study of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries found that those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) had higher health care utilization rates and medical costs compared to those without MASH, with the greatest...
A study of Medicare...
11/04/2026
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Real-World Evidence Highlights Broader Benefits of Omalizumab for Food Allergy Management
11/03/2026
Hannah Musick
A narrative review of real-world evidence suggests that omalizumab may improve food allergy management beyond preventing allergic reactions, with potential benefits for dietary flexibility, quality of life, and patients with complex allergic...
A narrative review of real-world evidence suggests that omalizumab may improve food allergy management beyond preventing allergic reactions, with potential benefits for dietary flexibility, quality of life, and patients with complex allergic...
A narrative review of real-world...
11/03/2026
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Direct Patient and Caregiver Engagement in Prior Authorization Linked to Care Delays
11/03/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that direct patient and caregiver involvement in prior authorization procedures was associated with delayed or suboptimal care, highlighting the need for policy reform to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to...
Researchers found that direct patient and caregiver involvement in prior authorization procedures was associated with delayed or suboptimal care, highlighting the need for policy reform to reduce administrative burdens and improve access to...
Researchers found that direct...
11/03/2026
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Behind the Bill
HHS HTI-5 Final Rule Cuts Health IT Requirements With $1.5 Billion in Projected Savings
10/30/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-5) final rule reduces health IT certification requirements and projects substantial regulatory savings while leaving proposed...
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-5) final rule reduces health IT certification requirements and projects substantial regulatory savings while leaving proposed...
The US Department of Health and...
10/30/2026
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Suboptimal TKI Adherence Across Payer Types Among Patients With CML
10/30/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A comparison of insurance types showed that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approval for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was higher among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, but treatment adherence remained suboptimal across...
A comparison of insurance types showed that tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approval for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was higher among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, but treatment adherence remained suboptimal across...
A comparison of insurance types...
10/30/2026
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Real-World Study Reveals Shifting Treatment Patterns and Persistent Unmet Needs in DLBCL
10/29/2026
Hannah Musick
A real-world US study found that novel therapies are increasingly replacing conventional treatments for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), although declining survival outcomes across successive lines of therapy and substantial variation...
A real-world US study found that novel therapies are increasingly replacing conventional treatments for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), although declining survival outcomes across successive lines of therapy and substantial variation...
A real-world US study found that...
10/29/2026
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Inadequate Hematocrit Control in Polycythemia Vera Linked to High Health Care Burden
10/29/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US claims study found that patients with polycythemia vera frequently experienced inadequate hematocrit control despite treatment, with thromboembolic events contributing to substantial health care costs.
A US claims study found that patients with polycythemia vera frequently experienced inadequate hematocrit control despite treatment, with thromboembolic events contributing to substantial health care costs.
A US claims study found that...
10/29/2026
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MA Associated With Less Expensive Cancer Therapies but Similar Treatment Utilization Compared to TM
10/28/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers found that while Medicare Advantage (MA) is associated with lower-cost cancer treatments, beneficiaries had a similar likelihood of initiating optimal treatments for cancer type as those enrolled in traditional Medicare (TM).
Researchers found that while Medicare Advantage (MA) is associated with lower-cost cancer treatments, beneficiaries had a similar likelihood of initiating optimal treatments for cancer type as those enrolled in traditional Medicare (TM).
Researchers found that while...
10/28/2026
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Insights

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Interview
Insurance Coverage, Relationship Status, Other Factors Linked to PrEP Reinitiation
04/14/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor of medical social sciences, Northwestern University, shares factors influencing whether patients reinitiate preexposure prophylaxis for HIV after discontinuation.
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor of medical social sciences, Northwestern University, shares factors influencing whether patients reinitiate preexposure prophylaxis for HIV after discontinuation.
Brian Mustanski, PhD, professor...
04/14/2022
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Chris Beyrer
Podcasts
PrEP in the United States Faces Slow Uptake and Coverage Among Payers
06/30/2021
Julie Gould
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, breaks down current rates of HIV across the United States as well as the challenges linked with controlling this...
Chris Beyrer, MD, infectious...
06/30/2021
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Podcasts
Addressing Barriers to Preventive HIV Care for At-Risk Patient Populations
01/25/2021
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, speaks about the barriers to preventive HIV care, pinpoints how payers can reach at-risk populations, and reviews the US Preventive Services Task Force’s measures requiring health plans to...
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO, Enlightenment Bioconsult LLC, speaks about the barriers to preventive HIV care, pinpoints how payers can reach at-risk populations, and reviews the US Preventive Services Task Force’s measures requiring health plans to...
Ed Pezalla, MD, CEO,...
01/25/2021
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Videos
Examining a New Class of Antiretroviral Therapy for Patients With Multidrug-Resistant HIV-1 Infection
09/23/2020
Max Lataillade, DO, head of global research strategy, ViiV Healthcare, discusses the findings of the BRIGHTE study that demonstrated a significant decrease in HIV-1 RNA levels among patients treated with fostemsavir, a first-in-class...
Max Lataillade, DO, head of global research strategy, ViiV Healthcare, discusses the findings of the BRIGHTE study that demonstrated a significant decrease in HIV-1 RNA levels among patients treated with fostemsavir, a first-in-class...
Max Lataillade, DO, head of...
09/23/2020
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