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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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12/20/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
“Although North American guidelines for HS management were recently published in 2019 from both the United States and Canadian HS Foundations, barriers to HS expertise among dermatologists still exist,” wrote coauthors.
“Although North American guidelines for HS management were recently published in 2019 from both the United States and Canadian HS Foundations, barriers to HS expertise among dermatologists still exist,” wrote coauthors.
“Although North American...
12/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
11/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation...
11/22/2023
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Quiz
10/27/2023
True or False: The comorbidity burden tends to decrease after HS diagnosis.
True or False: The comorbidity burden tends to decrease after HS diagnosis.
True or False: The comorbidity...
10/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
09/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Patients with HS may require comprehensive care strategies involving a multidisciplinary team of physicians to improve health while reducing health care expenditures,” researchers advised.
“Patients with HS may require comprehensive care strategies involving a multidisciplinary team of physicians to improve health while reducing health care expenditures,” researchers advised.
“Patients with HS may require...
09/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
08/31/2023
Danielle Sposato
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment involves pharmacological and surgical options, but systemic treatment is restricted, with only adalimumab, an anti-TNF-a antibody, approved.
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment involves pharmacological and surgical options, but systemic treatment is restricted, with only adalimumab, an anti-TNF-a antibody, approved.
Hidradenitis suppurativa...
08/31/2023
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News
12/20/2023
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
“Although North American guidelines for HS management were recently published in 2019 from both the United States and Canadian HS Foundations, barriers to HS expertise among dermatologists still exist,” wrote coauthors.
“Although North American guidelines for HS management were recently published in 2019 from both the United States and Canadian HS Foundations, barriers to HS expertise among dermatologists still exist,” wrote coauthors.
“Although North American...
12/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
11/22/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation analysis, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and type 2 diabetes may share certain genetic factors with hidradenitis suppurativa. However, additional studies are needed to shed light on...
In a genetic correlation...
11/22/2023
First Report Managed Care
Quiz
10/27/2023
True or False: The comorbidity burden tends to decrease after HS diagnosis.
True or False: The comorbidity burden tends to decrease after HS diagnosis.
True or False: The comorbidity...
10/27/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
09/20/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Patients with HS may require comprehensive care strategies involving a multidisciplinary team of physicians to improve health while reducing health care expenditures,” researchers advised.
“Patients with HS may require comprehensive care strategies involving a multidisciplinary team of physicians to improve health while reducing health care expenditures,” researchers advised.
“Patients with HS may require...
09/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
08/31/2023
Danielle Sposato
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment involves pharmacological and surgical options, but systemic treatment is restricted, with only adalimumab, an anti-TNF-a antibody, approved.
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment involves pharmacological and surgical options, but systemic treatment is restricted, with only adalimumab, an anti-TNF-a antibody, approved.
Hidradenitis suppurativa...
08/31/2023
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
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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Conference Coverage
11/06/2026
Hannah Musick
A national study presented at AASLD 2026 found that semaglutide was associated with a 16% lower risk of liver fibrosis progression compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors among veterans with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic...
A national study presented at AASLD 2026 found that semaglutide was associated with a 16% lower risk of liver fibrosis progression compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors among veterans with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic...
A national study presented at...
11/06/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
11/05/2026
Hannah Musick
A real-world study presented at AASLD 2026 found that semaglutide was associated with greater reductions in liver enzymes, body weight, and hemoglobin A1c than resmetirom among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis,...
A real-world study presented at AASLD 2026 found that semaglutide was associated with greater reductions in liver enzymes, body weight, and hemoglobin A1c than resmetirom among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis,...
A real-world study presented at...
11/05/2026
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
11/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that a PharmD-led sub-clinic improved access to semaglutide and facilitated timely treatment initiation among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
A study presented at AASLD TLM 2026 found that a PharmD-led sub-clinic improved access to semaglutide and facilitated timely treatment initiation among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
A study presented at AASLD TLM...
11/05/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
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
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care