Mary Caffrey is the Executive Editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined AJMC® in 2013 and is the primary staff editor for Evidence-Based Oncology, the multistakeholder publication that reaches 22,000+ oncology providers, policy makers and formulary decision makers. She is also part of the team that oversees speaker recruitment and panel preparations for AJMC®'s premier annual oncology meeting, Patient-Centered Oncology Care®. For more than a decade, Mary has covered ASCO, ASH, ACC and other leading scientific meetings for AJMC readers.
Mary has a BA in communications and philosophy from Loyola University New Orleans. You can connect with Mary on LinkedIn.
Stagnation in Reimbursement Keeps Biomedical Innovation From Reaching All Patients, COA Panel Says
September 9th 2025Panelists at the Community Oncology Alliance Payer Exchange Summit discuss the urgent need for innovative reimbursement models in cancer care to match advancements in biomedical technology and drug discovery.
On the Path to Greater Precision in Treating Multiple Myeloma
August 18th 2025Past efforts to collect data and to understand the relationship between minimal residual disease and outcomes will allow help researchers in multiple myeloma develop a new generation of targeted therapies, decide when treatment can be stopped, and possibly screen populations for the disease.
In Study Across 15 Centers, 35% of Patients With MCL See Progression After CAR T-Cell Therapy
August 15th 2025Study reveals one-third of mantle cell lymphoma patients in a study at leading cancer centers experienced disease progression after CAR T-cell therapy, highlighting treatment challenges and outcomes.
Hope on the Horizon for Underserved Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Joseph Mikhael, MD
August 12th 2025Explore the disparities in multiple myeloma treatment and how new initiatives aim to improve clinical trial participation among underrepresented patients during a conversation with Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO, chief medical officer of the International Myeloma Foundation.
As CMS Embarks on “Rural Transformation,” a New Jersey Health System Weighs In
July 19th 2025CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, visited AtlantiCare leaders in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to discuss the need for legislative and regulatory reform, as well as the $50 billion Rural Transformation Program.
For Community Oncology, Good News in PFS Offset by Potential Wreckage of MFP Proposal
July 15th 2025CMS proposes the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), addressing payment disparities in oncology, but the community oncology community warns of financial threats from the Inflation Reduction Act. Updates reflect late Tuesday release of the proposed 2026 schedule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
What Will AI in Health Care Look Like in the Future?
July 10th 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and shaping future health care training, as discussed by experts at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."
Using AI for the Medical Note: Game Changer or a Bridge Too Far?
July 9th 2025During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.
Practical Considerations for AI in Community Oncology
July 8th 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing decision-making, improving patient care, and streamlining operations, while addressing challenges in data accuracy and equity, said speakers at the Tennessee Oncology “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."
How AI Can Address the Troubled Business Model in Oncology
July 7th 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform community oncology, addressing workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, discussed speakers at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."