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. Her work focuses on disparities and systemic inequities in care and access to the health system, as well as the impacts of health policy on various racial, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. She seeks perspectives from experts in internal medicine, health equity, community outreach, clinical research, mental health, and legislative policy.

, she delved into rare disease coverage at HCPLive

, a sister publication, where she fostered connections that extended beyond the research community into that of health advocacy, paving the way to her current role. Her work has been featured in 

NewsBreak, CHEST Today, Contemporary Pediatrics, Contemporary OB/GYN, Dermatology Times, Drug Topics, Managed Healthcare Executive, RamaOnHealthcare, and CGTLive.

She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing and psychology from Eckerd College and continued her postgraduate studies at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications.

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As the Affordable Care Act passed its 15th anniversary this year, Supreme Court Justices continue to deliberate the fate of its preventive services mandate in Kennedy v Braidwood.

5 Challenges the Affordable Care Act Overcame in the Last 15 Years

Skylar is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and The Center for Biosimilars®, and joined AJMC® in 2020. She is responsible for covering all aspects of the ever-changing global biosimilar industry and produces content that is accessible and informative for all health care stakeholders.

She has a BA in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Skylar on 

Expanding Medicare coverage for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists could significantly reduce obesity-related health issues, but it also risks adding tens of billions in new costs, highlighting the need for smart policy strategies to ensure access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

Can Medicare Sustain Widespread Access to GLP-1 Therapies?

When it comes to treating multiple myeloma (MM), Ajai Chari, MD, argued that more is not always better. More intense treatment regimens, or those with more drugs, don't necessarily guarantee better outcomes.

Tailored Dosing for MM Matters More Than Drug Count: Ajai Chari, MD

Julia is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and joined AJMC® in 2022. She produces written and video content covering multiple disease states, and assists in the screening process for manuscripts submitted to AJMC®.

She has a BA in English language and literature from Rutgers University. You can connect with Julia on 

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Guilio Cossu, MD, FMedSci, FEAS, is currently a Professor of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Manchester. His wealth of research expertise encompasses regenerative medicine, cell therapies, muscular dystrophy, and developmental biology. 

Giulio Cossu, MD, University of Manchester, discusses barriers to gene therapy research and development.

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One of the major highlights of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference is that invaluable networking opportunities can help clinicians elevate their own best practices. 

Building Community and Advancing Care at MDA 2025

Giulio Cossu, MD, speaks to the lingering safety concerns related to ex vivo gene therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as long-term data are yet to be established. 

Data Gaps Leave Long-Term Impact of Ex Vivo Gene Therapy in DMD Uncertain: Giulio Cossu, MD