News from NYU Langone Health
The Tuition Bill For NYU Grossman School Of Medicine’s Three-Year Program Is $0. Here’s Why. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(6/6) In an essay, Steven B. Abramson, MD, the Frederick H. King Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, professor, Department of Pathology, chair, Department of Medicine, executive vice president and vice dean for education, faculty, and academic affairs, chief academic officer, and Rafael Rivera, MD, MBA, associate dean for admissions and financial aid, Grossman School of Medicine, and associate professor, Department of Radiology, write that NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s tuition-free, three-year MD program has significantly reduced the debt burden for its students, with 83% of the 2024 graduates having no medical educational debt, compared to the national average of 37%.
NYU Langone Health Celebrates $5.5B In Philanthropy: 4 Things To Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(6/6) NYU Langone Health celebrated raising over $5.5 billion in donor support at its annual Violet Ball, where eight new gifts totaling nearly $160 million were announced; the $14 billion organization, now one of the country’s leading academic health systems, includes seven hospitals, over 320 care facilities, and 53,000 employees across New York City and Florida, and recently completed the acquisition of Long Island Community Hospital, now NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk; Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair, and professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, was appointed as the next CEO of NYU Langone Health and dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, succeeding Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, effective September 1.
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I’m A Dermatologist – What You Really Need To Know About Picking A Sunscreen, Including 2 Key Ingredients To Look For. (New York Post)
The (6/9) Lisa O. Akintilo, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, discusses optimal summer skincare practices, recommending SPF 30 for daily use and SPF 50 for prolonged sun exposure, while advising against expired or homemade sunscreens, and emphasizing the importance of ingredients like avobenzone and oxybenzone in chemical sunscreens for effective UV protection.
Tri-State Hospitals Report Modest Earnings Ahead Of Looming Medicaid Cuts. (Crain's New York Business)
Paywalled* (6/9) Hospitals in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey reported modest earnings with a median operating margin of 1.1% in the first quarter, indicating stabilization post-pandemic; however, New York hospitals alone had a median operating margin of -1.2%, showing improvement yet remaining in deficit, with challenges such as high labor and supply costs, steep competition, and potential federal Medicaid cuts threatening financial stability, particularly for safety-net hospitals, while well-resourced systems like NYU Langone Health continue to achieve high margins, according to data from Kaufman Hall and insights from Erik Swanson, managing director at Kaufman Hall.
What Are The Concerns Of Teenagers Using Weight-Loss Drugs? (TODAY)
(6/6) A 50% increase in prescriptions for the weight-loss drug Wegovy has been reported over the past year, with some physicians calling it a breakthrough while others express caution regarding its safety, particularly for teenagers; Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, appeared on TODAY to discuss the potential impacts on teenagers and the long-term effects of these drugs.
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Youth Overdose Deaths From Synthetic Opioids Surge. (Medscape)
(6/9) A study by the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, led by Megan Miller, MPH, research coordinator, Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy, revealed that youth overdose deaths involving only synthetic opioids like fentanyl rose by 168% from 2018 to 2022, surpassing deaths from polydrug combinations, with males experiencing 2.5 times the rate of fatal overdoses involving synthetic opioids alone compared to females; co-investigator Noa Krawczyk, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health, said, “Before we looked at the data, we thought we would find that the majority of fatal youth overdoses involved fentanyl combined with other substances, such as prescription opioids or cocaine. Instead, we found the opposite – that most deaths were caused by fentanyl alone.”
A Look At Amazon’s Healthcare Moves. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(6/6) New York City-based NYU Langone Health became the first healthcare system to implement Amazon’s palm-spanning technology for patient check-ins, as part of Amazon’s various healthcare initiatives, which also include Amazon Pharmacy’s new features for medication management and the testing of a generative AI-powered health assistant on its platform.
Sorting Out Long COVID Symptoms In Babies. (Medscape)
(6/6) New research published in JAMA Pediatrics, led by Rachel S. Gross, MD, associate professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, has identified distinct patterns of long COVID symptoms in young children, showing that 14% of infected infants and toddlers and 15% of infected preschoolers may have probable long COVID, with symptoms such as poor appetite, sleep problems, and fatigue; the study, which included over 1,000 children aged 0-5 years, relied on caregiver reports and found that symptoms often lasted up to 10 months in infants and toddlers and nearly 17 months in preschoolers, prompting the development of an age-specific tool for identifying long COVID in children, although it is currently for research use only.
Hypertension Unawareness Rose From 2013 To 2023, Especially Among Women And Younger Adults. (Healio)
(6/6) Researchers reported in JAMA Cardiology that from 2013 to 2023, the proportion of U.S. adults unaware of their hypertension increased, particularly among women and younger adults, while awareness of diabetes and high cholesterol remained unchanged, highlighting a continued need for public health initiatives to improve diagnosis of cardiovascular risk factors; Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, said, “This is a pervasive problem and, as a society, we need to do better.”
JACC Dedicates Issue To Deep Dive On Latest ACS Guidelines. (TCTMD)
(6/6) The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has dedicated its June 10, 2025, issue to the latest US guidance on ACS management, featuring comprehensive insights and commentaries from experts, including Sunil Rao, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, who said, “My only concern is that I hope that clinicians don’t get confused, because at the end of the day, the guidelines are should be guiding clinical practice.”
Cannabis Use Among Seniors Surges 46% In Two Years – Study Reveals. (Science Daily)
(6/7) Marijuana use among adults aged 65 and over in the US has increased to 7 percent, according to a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at the NYU School of Global Public Health, with co-authors including Charles Cleland, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which found that cannabis use has risen particularly among older adults who are college-educated, married, female, and have higher incomes; Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health and study senior author, said, “Our study shows that cannabis use among older adults continues to increase, although there have been major shifts in use according to demographic and socioeconomic factors.”
All The Best Natural Sunscreens (That We’ve Written About On The Strategist). (The Strategist)
(6/6) “According to Jennifer A. Stein, MD, PhD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, associate vice chair, Faculty Practice Group, Department of Dermatology, ‘A stick is a good way to get a sunscreen that doesn’t run as much,’ which is ideal for exercising outdoors or for activities that lead to heavy sweating.”
Drinking Coffee With Heart Disease: What You Need To Know. (Everyday Health)
(6/6) Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, says, “I certainly don’t counsel patients to consume coffee for the heart benefits, nor do I discourage them necessarily from consuming it for the heart benefits,” with moderation being key, recommending less than 400 mg of caffeine daily.
8 Things Knee Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do. (HuffPost)
(6/8) Orthopedic surgeons, including Eric L. Grossman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, advise against jumping into high-impact exercises after inactivity, ignoring pain, skipping warmups, neglecting nutrition, exercising with improper form, frequently kneeling on hard surfaces, sticking to one type of physical activity, and reducing activity after an arthritis diagnosis to maintain knee health and prevent injuries.
Restricting Kids’ Cell Phone Use at School: Ethicist. (Medscape)
(6/6) Art Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, discusses in Medscape Connecticut’s legislative proposals to restrict cell phone use in schools and limit young children’s access to social media at night, citing concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental health, while acknowledging the lack of definitive evidence linking devices to these issues, and advocating for parental controls and state-level action to address potential harms.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
How To Get Help With Medical Bills In New York. (Newsday (NY))
Paywalled* (6/6) Medical debt, which is not a debt of choice, poses challenges for many Americans, with $195 billion owed nationally, according to Dollar For; Elisabeth Benjamin of the Community Service Society of New York advises patients to request discounts, payment plans, or reductions, and to appeal insurance denials, noting that New York State law requires hospitals to offer financial assistance, while Dr. David Himmelstein suggests seeking care at safety net hospitals like NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, as hospitals can no longer sue patients who are 400% under the federal poverty line, and medical debt cannot affect credit unless paid with a regular credit card.
14 Hospital M&As Finalized In 2025. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(6/6) NYU Langone Health, based in New York City, completed its merger with Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, New York, on March 3, 2025, integrating the 306-bed facility as its seventh inpatient facility, now named NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Dense Breasts? You Need To Ask Your Doctor For This Type Of Mammogram. (Flowspace)
(6/6) Breast density is a critical risk factor for cancer that complicates early detection through traditional mammograms, prompting experts to advocate for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) as a more effective alternative for women with dense breasts, according to Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers—Brooklyn, who explained that CEM, combining mammography with an iodine-based dye, enhances visibility of tumors in dense tissue, offering a cost-effective, comfortable alternative to MRI with rapid results, although awareness and access remain challenges.
