Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
An article from the American Medical Association referenced a study published in the August 2022 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The article, “Formulary Restrictions and Stroke Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation,” found that limiting access to non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants could exacerbate the underuse of anticoagulants and increase the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
A study titled “Inadequate Insurance Coverage for Overweight/Obesity Management,” published in the August 2024 issue of AJMC, was referenced in an article from MedCity News. The study determined that focusing on prevention, treatment, and reducing the impact of stigma are the main keys to addressing the obesity epidemic in America.
AI in Health Care: Closing the Revenue Cycle Gap
April 1st 2025This commentary explores the current state, challenges, and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care revenue cycle management, emphasizing collaboration, data standardization, and targeted implementation to enhance adoption.
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Navigating Sport-Related Neurospine Injuries, Surgery, and Managed Care
February 25th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Arthur L. Jenkins III, MD, FACS, CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine, to explore the intersection of advanced surgical care for sport-related neurospine injuries and managed care systems.
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Financial, Housing, Food Insecurity Raises Risk of Hospital, ED Visits
April 1st 2025Social determinants of health been long understood to influence health outcomes, and this new analysis explores more deeply the link between social risk exposure and rates of health care resource utilization.
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Varied Access: The Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage Divide
February 18th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.
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Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Hoangmai H. Pham, MD, MPH
April 1st 2025To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), each issue in 2025 will include 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 April issue features a conversation with Hoangmai H. Pham, MD, MPH, a member of AJMC’s editorial board and the president and CEO of the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC).
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