Emma Bascom

1 week ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: A budget bill being considered in the Senate could lead to thousands of preventable deaths every year. Experts broke down the implications for patient care and beyond. Congress passing the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act could leave millions without insurance and lead to at least 16,000 annual preventable deaths, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

2 weeks ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways The Endocrine Society championed the resolution. An expert said it could confer several benefits, including reduced health care costs, but there are potential hurdles to overcome. The AMA passed a resolution to increase access to anti-obesity medications at its annual House of Delegates meeting.

2 weeks ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways:The guidance lists areas physicians should ultimately be in control of in corporate partnerships. An expert said corporate primary care offers some stability but ultimately takes control and most of the savings. At the AMA’s annual meeting, members voted to strengthen the organization’s guidance for any physicians considering entering a relationship with a corporation.

2 weeks ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: An analysis of blood biomarkers revealed that an omega-6 fatty acid may help lower risks for CVD and type 2 diabetes. Researchers said it may help reduce inflammation. ORLANDO — Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, may help lower risks for type 2 diabetes and CVD, highlighting the nutritional potential for seed oils, according to a presentation at the annual NUTRITION meeting.

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: CMS is rescinding a Biden administration-era policy on abortion care for women in medical emergencies. Experts told Healio about the legal and ethical implications for providers. CMS announced that it is rescinding guidance directing U.S. hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary for pregnant patients experiencing medical emergencies. In July 2022 — just after Roe v.