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CMS proposes a new rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule aimed at reducing unnecessary spending, especially on skin substitutes, improving quality measures, and enhancing chronic disease management through new payment models and preventive care initiatives, including expanded access to diabetes prevention programs and telehealth services.
Amazon has partnered with Omada Health to launch a health monitoring program aimed at helping users manage chronic diseases. Through this partnership, Amazon will identify potential Omada customers based on their purchases and offer disease management services. The program is limited to existing Omada customers with employer or insurance benefits. Amazon hopes to lower healthcare costs by helping patients better manage their health. Omada Health offers chronic care virtual management services and has a longstanding partnership with Cigna. The partnership with Amazon is not exclusive, and Amazon intends to add more partners for its new program focused on chronic health and disease management needs.
A study followed 14 individuals with long COVID, or "long haulers," for three months to understand their experiences. Participants faced a range of symptoms and psychological challenges, often feeling isolated and unsupported. Those with high agency and social support reported better experiences managing long COVID. Agency improved when individuals felt in control of their situation, sought information, followed treatment plans, and engaged in advocacy. Social support from friends, family, and online communities played a crucial role in providing assistance and reducing the burden on individuals. Low agency and low social support resulted in the worst experiences. Health-care professionals should tailor support based on an individual's agency and social support, providing educational materials and connecting them with support groups or counseling.