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Catch Up On Forefront

Forefront is your daily destination for discovering the ideas that thought leaders and peers are exploring in the world of health policy.

You won’t want to miss the latest high-value health policy news, commentary, and analysis!

This month alone, we've published 25 Forefront articles and we have more on the way. 

Here's a look at what you may have missed this month and be sure to scroll down to see what we've published this week:

Merging Medical And Drug Benefits: Seeing The Whole Picture

Suhas Gondi et al.

In States With Health Care Spending Targets, Spending Growth Moderated In 2022 But Still Exceeded Targets

Jessica Mar and January Angeles

New Medicaid Rule Adds Fuel To The Fire Of Commercial Hospital Price Inflation

Chris Deacon et al.

part of our Provider Prices In The Commercial Sector series

Biden Administration Proposes Rule To Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reporting

Sheela Ranganathan and Maanasa Kona

CMS Should Do More To Fulfill The IRA's Promise To Lower Drug Costs For Patients

A. Mark Fendrick

Kamyar Nasseh on the Growing Role of Private Equity in Dentistry

Health Affairs' Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil interviews Kamyar Nasseh of the American Dental Association on his recent study that identifies the growing role of private equity in dental practices.

A Peek Behind the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Curtain

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Ellen Bayer to the program to discuss the ongoing progress of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, how it's being implemented, and how we can best evaluate the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

ICYMI, here's a look back at everything we've published this week on Forefront.

2023 Data From The Independent Dispute Resolution Process: Select Providers Win Big

Jack Hoadley et al.

part of our Provider Prices In The Commercial Sector series

The First-Ever Government Negotiation Process For Drugs Has Finished, But The Politics Are Ongoing

Tricia Neuman et al.

To Battle The Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic, Modernize Methadone Treatment

Thuy Nguyen et al.

Improving Participation In Value-Based Care—The CMS Innovation Center’s Data-Sharing Strategy Initiative

William J. Gordon et al.

part of our Accountable Care For Population Health series

A Win For Providers: Appellate Ruling Maintains Status Quo For No Surprises Act Arbitration Process

Sheela Ranganathan and Zachary Baron

A New Era Begins For Blood Donation By Gay Men

Brandon Zelasko

A Call To Address The Political Determinants Of Perinatal Mental Health

Amalia Londoño Tobón et al.

Voting Is Critical To The Pursuit Of Health Equity

Jeanne F. Ayers et al.

Join Health Affairs this Tuesday, August 27, for a virtual Journal Club event examining the costs of allowing Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medicines.