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An article by International Business Times referenced an article published in a supplement to The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), titled “Economic Burden of Alzheimer Disease and Managed Care Considerations.” In assessing the financial burden of Alzheimer disease, researchers said that unless new treatments or cures are developed, current treatment costs of $305 billion per year will rise to more than $1 trillion by 2050.
A piece by The Week spotlighted a video interview published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC®. The interview, “Dr William "Andy" Nish Debunks Common Reasons for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine,” discussed false beliefs about COVID-19 vaccination, and why there is no good reason not to get inoculated, especially as the Delta variant spreads.
Trump Administration’s Message to Supreme Court Puts New Wrinkle in Braidwood Case
February 21st 2025The Trump administration argues that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr can overrule the US Preventive Services Task Force to determine the preventive services covered under the Affordable Care Act.
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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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5 Key Health Care Moments During President Trump's First Month Back in Office
February 21st 2025President Donald J. Trump pushed for significant health care changes during his first month back in office, through executive orders affecting managed care, drug pricing, and clinical trial diversity guidance.
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NSCLC Advancements Offer Hope, but Disparities Persist
February 20th 2025Ioana Bonta, MD, Georgia Cancer Specialists, discusses the evolving state of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatments, their impact on patient outcomes, and the need to address ongoing disparities in these populations.
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