Jaime is a freelance writer for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), where she previously worked as an assistant editor.
She has a BA in print journalism from Penn State University. You can connect with Jaime on LinkedIn.
Azithromycin May Reduce Treatment Failure in Patients With Acute Exacerbation of COPD
May 3rd 2019A randomized controlled trial found that patients hospitalized for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive poulmonary disease (COPD) experienced reduced rates of treatment failure when adding azithromycin to their standard of care.
Senator Cassidy Touts Alternative to Medicare for All, Outlines Other Healthcare Priorities
May 1st 2019During a session at World Health Care Congress 2019, Senator Bill Cassidy, MD, offered his alternative to Medicare for All, which is modeled after the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and discussed other healthcare issues on his radar.
The Intersection of Technology and Care Management: Ensuring Optimal Aging at Home
May 1st 2019More and more, older adults are choosing to receive care in their homes rather than in the hospital. While technology has a role in aiding home-based care for older patients by allowing providers to implement remote monitoring, these technologies must be met with care management in order for outcomes to truly be improved, according to a panel discussion at World Health Care Congress 2019.
Issue Brief Finds Wide Price Variations for Same Services, Even Within Same Metropolitan Area
April 30th 2019Among 6 services commonly used by consumers with employer-sponsored insurance, there was wide variation in median prices across metropolitan areas, and some services had wide variation even within the same metropolitan area.
Unlocking Innovation in Value-Based Care
April 30th 2019During a World Health Care Congress 2019 panel discussion on unlocking innovation in value-based care, panel members offered a comprehensive look at what’s driving this shift toward value-based care, what works and what doesn’t, and where consolidation fits into the mix.
Strategies for Success: Insights From Top Performing ACOs
April 28th 2019During a session at the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), top performing ACOs shared lessons learned and best practices for ensuring compliance with quality measures while keeping the patient at the forefront.
CMS Proposes Increased Reimbursement for CAR T-Cell Therapy, Price Hikes for Rural Hospitals
April 24th 2019As part of CMS’ FY 2020 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and Request for Information, the agency is proposing an increase in how much it reimburses hospitals for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, as well as wage index hikes for rural hospitals.
Denosumab Improves Bone Health, Disease-Free Survival in Hormone Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer
April 23rd 2019The addition of denosumab to aromatase therapy results in a significant reduction in clinical fractures and yields benefits for disease-free survival in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor–positive, early-stage breast cancer.
Antibody May Suppress HIV for Up to 4 Months in Patients Halting ART Regimens
April 22nd 2019In a study of 29 virally suppressed patients who discontinued antiretroviral therapy (ART), every patient was able to maintain viral suppression from infusions of an antibody that blocks the HIV-binding site on CD4+ T cells.
As DTC Genetic Testing Grows Among Consumers, Insurers Are Beginning to Get on Board
April 22nd 2019It's estimated that by 2021, 100 million people will have used a direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test. As these tests continue to gain popularity, there is a need for educating consumers on their DTC testing results and validating these results with confirmatory testing in a medical-grade laboratory.