Sabrina McCrear

With ACA subsidies ending in 2025, Ben Light explains how rising premiums may push individuals toward ICHRAs and reshape employer health coverage strategy.

A new study shows fee-for-service care is linked to higher odds of low-value surgery, suggesting salaried models may reduce unnecessary procedures.

New research shows immigrant children face higher odds of unmet medical needs as federal and state coverage rules narrow.

With ACA subsidies and key CMS payment models ending in 2025, premiums are set to rise, shifting costs to consumers and employers.

Non-DNMT3A CHIP subtypes raised heart failure risk in a recent analysis, offering new insights for prevention and targeted management.

A large cohort study found adolescents and young adults starting TMP-SMX faced a higher 30-day risk of acute respiratory failure than those on other antibiotics.

Phase 3 ADORING data show tapinarof improves skin, itch, and sleep in children with atopic dermatitis, with similar efficacy and safety in those with comorbidities.

Phase 3 ADORING data show tapinarof cream delivers early, consistent skin, itch, and sleep improvements in children with atopic dermatitis, with low adverse event rates.

Scientists restored the CCNA2 gene in adult human heart cells, enabling them to divide and form new functional cardiomyocytes—advancing heart repair therapies.

Survivors of SJS/TEN face severe long-term physical and psychological effects, with major gaps in post-discharge care, support, and physician guidance.

Immune-boosting herbs were linked to lower autoantibody rates in patients before dermatomyositis onset, suggesting activation of alternative immune pathways.

A study links seborrheic dermatitis to multiple epithelial barrier diseases, supporting broader assessment for inflammation and barrier dysfunction.

Oncology specialist Jasmine Eugene, PharmD, explains how pharmacists practicing at the top of their license help close cancer care gaps amid provider shortages.

Plozasiran gains FDA approval as the first treatment for familial chylomicronemia syndrome based on phase 3 PALISADE data.

Jasmine Eugene, PharmD, explains how pharmacists practicing at the top of their license improve rural oncology access and ease physician workload.

Lower-income countries rarely gain timely access to FDA-approved drugs tested in their populations, highlighting major global and ethical disparities.

Clark Alsfeld, MD, discusses how telemedicine, pharmacists, and evolving policies help overcome financial and geographic barriers in oncology care.

Broader eligibility, real-world data, and community partnerships are expanding access to CAR T-cell therapy.

AI and digital tools are reshaping breast cancer care—from screening and trials to remote monitoring and lifestyle support.

Ochsner MD Anderson expands cancer care access in Louisiana through community partnerships, technology, and strong patient-physician relationships.

Melanie Sheen, MD, describes efforts to boost diverse clinical trial enrollment through trust, community partnerships, and equitable patient engagement.

Oncology care advances target social determinants of health through AI, patient education, and community engagement.

To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care, each issue in 2025 includes a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The November issue features a conversation with Laurie C. Zephyrin, MD, MPH, MBA, senior vice president for achieving equitable outcomes at the Commonwealth Fund. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Lead CML researcher discusses the evolution of a groundbreaking treatment and its effect on patient survival.

RPM may improve patient access to care, especially those with high-risk conditions, but not without a significant cost.

A JAMA study found 30-day outpatient follow-up decreases hospital readmissions, especially for patients with heart failure and heart attack.

Breast cancer is the most researched disease globally, yet there are still significant gaps in equity and access to care and treatments.

Guideline-directed medical therapy used with remote monitoring can potentially reduce hospitalization in patients with heart failure with ejection fraction.

A new analysis from Komodo Health pinpointed significant disparities by age and insurance in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment rates for metastatic breast cancer.

Aggressive lifestyle and risk factor control after ablation significantly lowers atrial fibrillation recurrence and improves heart health.