Iowa's Rising Cancer Rates and Legislative Inaction on Public Health
Iowa faces rising cancer rates amidst legislative inaction. Explore proposed nicotine taxes and their implications for public health and health insurance access.
Under 15% of Cancer Survivors with AUD Receive Treatment Within a Year
Less than 15% of U.S. cancer survivors with alcohol use disorder start treatment within one year, indicating gaps in AUD care and treatment initiation.
Steady Decline in U.S. Cancer Death Rates Amid Pandemic and Regulatory Updates
U.S. cancer death rates declined steadily from 2001 to 2022, including during the pandemic, driven by advances in detection and treatment. Regulatory fraud enforcement and new FDA approvals impact healthcare and insurance sectors.
US Cancer Mortality Declines Through 2022 Despite Pandemic Disruptions
The 2024 cancer report highlights declines in US cancer mortality through 2022, with 2020 pandemic-related diagnosis drops not persisting into 2021. Key insights for oncology insurers and providers.
Study Finds Medicare Patients with Cancer Often Receive Aggressive Treatments
A study reveals that advanced cancer patients on Medicare often receive aggressive treatments over supportive care, raising concerns about patient care priorities.