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An article from MorningStar referenced a study published online ahead of print in the November 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®. The study, “Prescription Rebate Guarantees: Employer Insights,” focused on the role of employer benefits consultants and brokers in the selection of pharmacy benefit managers, as they may help in continuing the reliance on drug rebates, which are linked to higher list prices and higher out-of-pocket costs. Mark Cuban, owner of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, which buys and sells drugs at affordable prices, also shared the article on X.
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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Cutting-Edge Eye Care Technologies Highlighted at SECO 2025
February 28th 2025Artificial intelligence, surgical innovations, and wearable technology are transforming eye care, enhancing patient outcomes and clinical efficiency, as discussed during the keynote presentation at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025.
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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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Understanding SMA Subtypes and the Impact of Treatment Advances
February 28th 2025The classification of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) subtypes, the influence of SMN2 gene copies on disease severity, treatment effects on disease progression, age-related differences, long-term management strategies, and adequate muscle function monitoring are all important aspects of SMA care.
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