Postpartum Intervention Improved PCP Visits in Year After Delivery

A postpartum intervention that prescheduled an annual primary care provider (PCP) appointment for pregnant participants increased their likelihood of visiting their PCP within the year after delivery, according to research presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2025 Pregnancy Meeting.  Prenatal visits during pregnancy often comprise a period of “highContinue Reading

Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?

TOPLINE: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a 17.9% overall reduction in the rate of common ophthalmic procedures among Medicare beneficiaries, with laser peripheral iridotomy showing the steepest decline. The Northeast, one of the regions most affected by the pandemic, experienced the steepest declines, particularly in cataract surgeries. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conductedContinue Reading