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Study finds one shot of HPV vaccine just as effective as two; cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

A study published Dec. 3 by the New England Journal of Medicine found that one dose of the HPV vaccine could be as effective as two in preventing cervical cancer.

CMS to launch payment model for expansion of technology-supported care access

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center will launch a new, outcome-aligned payment model

House subcommittee discusses care coordination to prevent, treat chronic disease

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a hearing Nov. 19 to discuss improvements to care coordination and delivery to prevent and treat chronic disease. Health care and pharmaceutical experts testified before the committee, including Michael Hoben, M.D., chief medical officer of population health services at Novant Health. 

AHA podcast: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Before It Starts — Inside Children’s Wisconsin’s Diabetes Prevention Clinic 

Elizabeth Dabrowski, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Wisconsin, and Matthew Edwards, R.D., diabetes care and education specialist at Children’s Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention Clinic, share how a collaborative approach — including endocrinologists, dietitians and physical therapists — empowers families to make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Study finds disruptions to circadian rhythm increase risk of heart disease, other conditions

The American Heart Association released a study (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001388) Oct. 28 that found disruptions to people’s circadian rhythm can increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Nearly 1,600 measles cases in U.S.

There have been 1,596 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S.

Measles cases reach 42 states and jurisdictions

Measles cases have been reported by 42 states and jurisdictions this year, with 1,563 total nationwide, according to the

Study finds Medicaid beneficiaries most likely to lose coverage due to work requirements have worse health  

A JAMA study published yesterday analyzed the health characteristics of individuals projected to lose Medicaid coverage due to work requirements included in the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1).

HHS doubles childhood cancer research funding to accelerate AI-based projects 

The Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 30 that it is doubling its funding for childhood cancer research from $50 million to $100 million to accelerate the development of diagnostics, treatments and prevention measures that include the use of artificial intelligence.

White House releases ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again’ report

The White House Sept. 9 released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy report, created to address childhood chronic diseases.