Addressing SDOH will drive lasting and improved health outcomes.
Category: 5. Health
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Social Determinants Of Health Are Critical To Improving Health Outcomes
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The Trump Administration Is Shifting Federal Policy On Cannabis And Psychedelics
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a new drug cost partnership, a brain implant deal, and more.
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UK Smoking Ban Highlights Debate Over The Proper Function Of Government
Just because a lifestyle choice is unhealthy, does not mean it should be illegal.
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What To Do When Someone You Love Has Cancer
This article discusses how to best support a person facing cancer and the social isolation that is often a consequence.
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Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug
When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set the stage for a vast amount of medical research that has been hobbled for decades by its more restrictive Schedule I classification.
The Justice Department also called…
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Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care
Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, is ordering all states to step up their efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud.
His April 21, 2026, announcement expanded on the Trump administration’s related enforcement actions, such as withholding Medicaid funds…
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Psychedelics Are Returning With Science Money And Momentum
Psychedelic medicine is moving into mainstream healthcare, attracting investors, clinics and patients. But is it a real breakthrough — or the next market bubble?
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Humana Profits Eclipse $1 Billion As Medicare Costs Ease Slightly
Humana reported first quarter net income of nearly $1.2 billion as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans eased a bit but remained high.
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A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare disease
A medication that has been around for decades and used to treat several conditions, including a chronic parasitic infection, is now emerging as a potential option for patients with a different and far rarer disease. Early findings suggest the drug could help people with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome…
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