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Dr. Susan Urba Discusses Cost Concerns for Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
In this segment, Dr. Susan Urba, University of Michigan, Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about treatment guidelines and decisions relevant to chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in a managed care setting.
In addition, Dr. Urba warns of the consequences associated with the treatment of CINV when cost concerns impact best practices. Often, these consequences can include increased costs from uncontrolled symptoms and potential hospital admission due to dehydration.
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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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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