Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
A piece by DoctorsLounge referenced a study published in The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Out-of-Pocket Spending for Health Care After COVID-19 Hospitalization,” found that 1 in 10 patients who survive COVID-19 hospitalization have out-of-pocket expenses exceeding $2000 within 18 days of discharge.
A study published by AJMC®’s sister journal Evidence-Based Oncology® was highlighted in an article by HealthLeaders Media. The study, “Considerations to Increase Rates of Breast Cancer Screening Across Populations,” presented data that showed breast cancer screening rates recovered more slowly among some racial/ethnic groups following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
InsuranceNewsNet featured a study published in the February issue of AJMC®, titled, “Empiric Segmentation of High-risk Patients: A Structured Literature Review.” The study indicated that data-driven segmentation of high-risk patient populations may inform health system interventions, but results are dependent on the data sources and methods applied.
Mitigating Barriers to Cell and Gene Therapy Access
February 14th 2025Cell and gene therapies can be life-changing for patients with certain conditions, but the process of receiving them poses barriers for patients and caregivers that require multistakeholder solutions, according to a white paper from the National Pharmaceutical Council.
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CMS Medicare Final Rule: Advancing Benefits, Competition, and Consumer Protection
May 7th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Karen Iapoce, senior director of government products and programs at ZeOmega, about the recent CMS final rule on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.
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Study Suggests Postdischarge Care Needs Targeted, Multifaceted Approaches
January 15th 2025The findings challenge the effectiveness of these widely used transitional care interventions and suggest a need for more targeted, multifaceted approaches to address the needs of higher-risk patients.
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