The editors in chief of The American Journal of Managed Care® discuss the key managed care research and news from 2024 and look forward to the journal’s upcoming 30th anniversary.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we’re talking with the co–editors in chief of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), Mark Fendrick, MD, and Michael Chernew, PhD. They look back on the research and news that stood out to them from the past year and discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2025 as the journal celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Check out the editors’ favorite AJMC research of 2024:
Screening for Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in Health Plans
Privately Negotiated Facility Fees at Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Hospitals
Also, please take a look at our dedicated page featuring our efforts to celebrate AJMC’s 30th anniversary!
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