Brooke is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined AJMC in 2023, where she produces written content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism from Seton Hall University. You can connect with Brooke on LinkedIn.
Education Is the Biggest Factor in Promoting Biosimilar Use, Says Dr Prerakkumar Parikh
October 20th 2023Prerakkumar Parikh, PharmD, of Megallen Rx Management/Prime Therapeutics, detailed the impact of formulary placement of biosimilars on cost burden along with how stakeholders can work with pharmacy benefit managers to promote biosimilar use.
Dr Saira Jan Shares Oncology Therapeutics Home Infusion Program Findings
October 20th 2023Saira Jan, PharmD, MS, of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, discussed the primary findings of their collaborative pilot program with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJ Barnabas Health, focusing on patient and provider experiences.
Jeff McIntyre: How Managed Care Professionals Can Prevent Delayed NASH Diagnoses
October 18th 2023Jeff McIntyre, MA, of the Global Liver Institute, discussed how the delayed diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) affects patients and how health care and managed care professionals can help expedite diagnosis and treatment.
Gefapixant Made Modest Symptom Improvements in Patients With Chronic Cough, Review Says
October 12th 2023Based on the researchers’ findings, gefapixant provides small benefits in cough severity, cough frequency, and cough-specific quality of life in patients with refractory or unexplained chronic coughs.
Alcohol Use Not Associated With Lower Odds of Achieving SVR With Hepatitis C Treatment
October 4th 2023The researchers noted that their findings suggest clinicians and policy makers should encourage hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in those with unhealthy alcohol consumption or alcohol use disorder (AUD) rather than create barriers to it.
US Oncology Network’s Rhonda Henschel Discusses Value-Based Care, Payer Relations Initiatives
October 3rd 2023Rhonda Henschel, US Oncology Network's vice president of payer relations, summarized what she learned from the Minnesota Oncology IVBM and discussed new developments in the value-based cancer care space.
Dr Erin Gillaspie Discusses New Lung Cancer Developments, Surgery Technologies
October 2nd 2023Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, discusses new technologies making surgery on lung cancer tumors easier and expresses what currently excites her within the lung cancer space.
American Thoracic Society Calls for Equitable Access on World Lung Day
September 26th 2023To reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases and tackle inequalities, the Forum of International Respiratory Studies and the American Thoracic Society suggested improving access to preventive services, inhaler therapies, and effective pneumonia vaccines.
Patients With COPD Developed Depression During Early Pandemic Stages, Study Says
September 25th 2023Researchers found that approximately 17% of respondents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and no lifetime history of depression developed depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while approximately 52% who had COPD and a history of depression experienced a recurrence of depressive symptoms.
Dr Meredith McKean Shares New Melanoma Studies, Treatment Developments
September 22nd 2023Meredith McKean, MD, MPH, the associate director of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute's Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Tennessee Oncology, discussed new melanoma studies and treatment developments.
Panelists Discuss Insurance Coverage of Opill, OTC Contraceptives During KFF Webinar
September 21st 2023Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.
Dr Erin Gillaspie Explains How to Discover Best Treatments for Patients With Lung Cancer
September 20th 2023Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, explained what testing needs to be done to identify the best treatment for patients with lung cancer.