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 LinkedIn.
Gaps in Observational Data Challenge Understanding of Infection Risk in MS Treatments
August 23rd 2025Real-world evidence on infection risks from multiple sclerosis treatments remains limited, with inconsistent findings compared with clinical trials and significant gaps in data for newer therapies and specific infection types.
Building Accountability Into GLP-1 Benefit Design: Lessons From Delaware and Philadelphia
August 20th 2025Employers explore glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies' impact on health benefits, showcasing accountability and data-driven strategies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, for sustainable health programs.
The Breakdown: Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day
August 19th 2025Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the US. In light of Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day, The American Journal of Managed Care® breaks down the most recent advancements in breast cancer prevention, screening, and therapies.
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.
Higher Oxidative Balance Score Linked to Lower Systemic Inflammation, Study Finds
August 5th 2025Researchers discovered a significant negative correlation between an individual's oxidative balance score and systemic immune-inflammation index, highlighting the role of antioxidants in reducing inflammation.
AI Meets Medicare: Inside CMS’s WISeR Model With Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, Part 2
August 5th 2025In this second part of his interview with The American Journal of Managed Care®, Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, a former senior advisor to CMMI and founder and CEO of Guidehealth, continues a dialogue on the future of value-based care and the promise—and limits—of AI-enabled innovation, reflecting on challenges like rising Medicare costs and patients’ growing financial burdens.
A Rising Researcher’s Take on Underrecognized Pediatric Skin Conditions: Hira Ghani, DO
July 25th 2025A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of recognizing often-overlooked skin conditions in children.
FDA Delivers a CRL to Glofitamab for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL
July 18th 2025The FDA determined the data from STARGLO did not provide sufficient evidence to support approving glofitamab-gxbm (Columvi) in combination with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin to treat relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).