JAMA Health Forum

Revision of the Nutrition Facts label did not substantively alter the nutritional profile of US packaged foods, indicating that stronger interventions—such as front-of-package labels—may be needed to improve population nutrition. https://ja.ma/3PNpRyg

💬 Editorial by JAMA Health Forum Editorial Fellow Alex Hoagland, PhD, and Statistical Editors Miguel Marino, PhD, and Elizabeth (Liz) A. Stuart, PhD:

JAMA Health Forum will launch a series focused on advancing rigorous methods and data in health policy research, addressing modern evaluation designs, emerging data sources, and equity-centered approaches.

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A scoping review of biosimilar medication regulations across all World Health Organization (WHO) regions reveals substantial similarities and differences in national requirements.

Most countries adopt the definition of quality, safety, and efficacy comparability to the reference product, but gaps remain in clinical study waivers, interchangeability guidance, and pharmacovigilance.

Recent guidelines in advanced economies permit abbreviated pathways based on robust analytical evidence, while many emerging economies require additional clinical and immunogenicity data. Regulatory inconsistencies may hinder cross-country data sharing and biosimilar access.



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Enrollment in Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) was associated with significant reductions in hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and mechanical ventilation during the last month of life for nursing home residents with dementia, without increasing hospice use.

The effect was larger for UnitedHealthcare (UHC) I-SNPs compared to non-UHC I-SNPs, and UHC plans demonstrated spillover benefits to nonenrolled residents in participating facilities. Plan maturity and volume appear important for maximizing impact on end-of-life care quality.



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Only 5% of FDA-authorized -enabled medical devices included predetermined change control plans, with nearly three-quarters publicly reporting all recommended elements. https://ja.ma/4f0lABH

Medicaid prescription caps for young adults with were linked to declines in overall prescription use and higher acute care utilization, while buprenorphine receipt remained unchanged. https://ja.ma/4tVK42X

Among children and youth with special health care needs ( ), four distinct subpopulations with unique health indicator profiles were identified, supporting tailored policies and programs to improve pediatric health outcomes.

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💬 Editorial: Comparative health systems research expands policy imagination, sharpens debate, and accelerates equity, but translating evidence into practice requires political will and community engagement. https://ja.ma/4dET9ae

Expiration of eviction moratoria was associated with increases in psychotropic medication prescriptions and outpatient visits for serious mental illness, but not overall mental health visits, mood-related care, or suicide-related visits. https://ja.ma/4uWjWpk

💬 Editorial by JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH: After Dobbs, abortion clinic access declined but overall abortion rates remained stable. Early data indicate increased travel, self-managed medication abortion, and concern over maternal and infant mortality.

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