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Episode 14- Recent Trends in the Epidemiology of Cardiometabolic Conditions
Despite factors that include a current population of people who are obese and do not exercise or eat as healthy as recommended, Michael Weber, MD, explains that the epidemiology of cardiometabolic conditions has improved due to the developments of more tolerable, effective pharmaceutical agents.
Dr Weber continues by discussing how there has been a decline in cardiovascular events thanks to these agents, which most notably have improved the outlook on hypertension and lipid disorders.
However, when assessing which cardiometabolic conditions have improved the most, Dr Weber concludes that diabetes is lagging behind and determines that more effective treatments for diabetes are necessary.
Bridging the Vaccination Gap: Insights on Global Immunization Challenges
July 30th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, 2024-2025 president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, on the recent report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF on public immunization rates, with national and global health implications.
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Exploring Pharmaceutical Innovations, Trust, and Access With CVS Health's CMO
July 11th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the chief medical officer of CVS Health about recent pharmaceutical innovations, patient-provider relationships, and strategies to reduce drug costs.
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Despite Record ACA Enrollment, Report Reveals Underinsured Americans Are in Crisis
November 21st 2024Despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted, millions of Americans still face critical gaps in access to and affordability of health care.
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