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Episode 1 - The Changing Tides of Multiple Sclerosis: Where Do We Currently Stand?
In a discussion moderated by Dr. Fred Lublin, Drs. Patricia K Coyle, Leslie Fish, and Gary M. Owens share their insights and perspectives on the increasing prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) worldwide, despite great clinical strides in recent years. United States is recognized as a high-risk zone for developing MS, and although previous estimates suggested that the US was limited to approximately 400,000 cases of MS, new data indicates that the prevalence may actually be closer to 750,000. MS tends to strike individuals during their peak productive years, causes chronic disability, and is associated with heavy disease and economic burden. As such, it is vital to expand the discussion of managed care strategies while continuing the exploration for optimal therapeutic amidst an evolving drug pipeline for MS.
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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RFK Jr Claims HHS Has Not Fired Working Scientists, Canceled Lifesaving Research
May 15th 2025Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s congressional hearing featured numerous statements from the secretary of HHS, including denouncing claims of cutting down the HHS and the National Institutes of Health.
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