The editors in chief of The American Journal of Managed Care® discuss the managed care developments of 2023 and anticipate trends on the horizon.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we’re talking with the co–editors in chief of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), Mark Fendrick, MD, and Michael Chernew, PhD. They look back on the past year and discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2024.
Check out the editors’ favorite AJMC research of 2023:
Characterizing Obesity in a Large Health Care Delivery System
Provider Directory Inaccuracy and Timely Access for Mental Health Care
Income Differences Between Locations of 340B Entities and Contract Pharmacies
Medicare Advantage in Rural Areas: Implications for Hospital Sustainability
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