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Dr. Kolodziej Discusses Personalized Medicine in Oncology
Michael Kolodziej, MD, National Medical Director for Oncology Strategies, Aetna, says that the rapid emergence of precision medicine was one of the more interesting topics discussed at the ASCO 2013 Annual Meeting.
Michael Kolodziej, MD, National Medical Director for Oncology Strategies, Aetna, says that the rapid emergence of precision medicine was one of the more interesting topics discussed at the ASCO 2013 Annual Meeting. Dr Kolodziej discussed the importance of understanding how the information on specific genetic mutations to tailor therapy that is optimal for each patient will be used. "I think the discussion about how to develop the necessary quantum of information that you need to prove that it actually works," said Dr Kolodziej "Because from a payer perspective clinical utility is going to be the most important thing."
This video was taken on June 1, 2013, at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2013 in Chicago, IL.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Improve Survival
August 2nd 2025Studies found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were valuable tools in improving outcomes and survival in those with coronary plaque and after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
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Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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