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An article by HealthLeaders cited a study published in the January 2022 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Addressing Virtual Care Disparities for Patients With Limited English Proficiency,” provided recommendations to address disparities for patients with limited English proficiency amid growing use of virtual care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was also cited by The Cardiology Advisor.
HealthPayerIntelligence referenced a study published in the February 2022 issue of AJMC®, titled, “Value-Based Care Through Postacute Home Health Under CMS PACT Regulations.” The study showed that among a patient population defined by CMS postacute care transfer regulations, home health vs no postacute care was associated with reduced 30-day readmissions and costs.
A study published in the December 2021 issue of AJMC®, titled, “Availability of Prices for Shoppable Services on Hospital Internet Sites,” was cited in an article by Healthcare Finance. The study found that many hospitals are in violation of new federal legislation requiring the display of cash prices and minimum negotiated charges on their public websites.
A piece by BestLife featured an article published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC®. The article, “Investigation Explores Relationship Between Psoriasis and Autoimmune Disorders,” indicated that patients with psoriasis may be more likely to have additional autoimmune disorders, including vitiligo, diabetes, autoimmune thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Insurance Payer Is Associated With Length of Stay After Traumatic Brain Injury
February 21st 2025Among hospitalized patients with traumatic brain injury, Medicaid fee-for-service was associated with longer hospital stays than private insurance and Medicaid managed care organizations.
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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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Adapting ACA Access Amid Medicaid Transition and Policy Reversals: Molly Dean
February 19th 2025As enrollment shifts to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace following the unwinding of Medicaid and the Trump administration begins to implement health policy changes, Molly Dean, MSW, Siftwell's policy advisor, shares insight on how to adapt.
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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Highlights Sex-Specific Characteristics in Aortic Stenosis
February 19th 2025This multicenter study sheds more light on sex-based differences in aortic stenosis (AS) and argues the benefits of using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) to assess sex-based risks in AS.
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