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AJMC® in the Press, April 18, 2025
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
A newsletter from the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation referenced a study published in the March 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Demographic Disparities in Video Visit Telemetry: Understanding Telemedicine Utilization,” found significant demographic disparities when it came to failed video visit occurrence, specifically in older adults and African American/Black patients.
An article from Becker’s ASC Review referenced an article published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC. The article, “Disasters Likely Cause Delays in Early Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis,” reported on results published in Cancer that found that late-stage diagnoses surged due to delayed access to screenings in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
An article from AJMC entitled, “Higher Dietary Fiber Intake Associated With Lower Osteoarthritis Risk,” was referenced in an opinion article from Newsmax Health. The article from AJMC reported on findings that determined that a dietary fiber intake between 14.4 g and 26.7 g reduced the risk of osteoarthritis.
An article from Specialty Pharmacy Continuum referenced the Biosimilars Approvals database published and maintained by AJMC’s sister site, The Center for Biosimilars®. The database lists all biosimilar medications that have been approved for use in the US and the European Union, their therapeutic uses, and the originator and company associated with the biosimilar.
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