U.S. healthcare gets plenty of bang for its buck out of community health workers (CHWs), according to a systematic review of the relevant published research. 

No group fared particularly well in an analysis from Trilliant Health looking at publicly reported data. Most of the new utilization of mental health services was for anxiety, with women seeking care most often.

The company made the changes after its manufacturer rebates for insulin were challenged by the Federal Trade Commission. Among other shifts, Optum said 100% of all rebates will be distributed to customers by 2028.

SCAI said reversing the processing hold allows physicians to continue serving patients and helps stabilize the workforce.

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling more than 8,000 reprocessed medical devices. This is a Class II recall, according to the FDA, and these devices should no longer be used to treat patients.

“According to widespread reports from the breast imaging community, these shortages are creating immediate and substantial challenges for breast imaging practices nationwide," ACR warned the FDA in a letter May 11. 

The Patients Before Monopolies Act was introduced into both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with bipartisan support. If it passes, pharmacy benefit managers would be required to divest from retail stores.

A meticulous comparison of quality-of-life factors across 100 countries has yielded good news and bad news for the United States of America.