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Episode 8 - A Diverse Patient Population and Its Challenges
According to Dr. Michael Weber, many patients will often present at the physician’s office with previously undiagnosed or unrecognized risk factors, which occurs frequently with high blood pressure, lipid disorders, and diabetes. Consequently, initial therapeutic strategies must be aggressive to properly control those who are truly at high risk. However, according to the panelists, not all patients are the same, not all patients are diagnosed at the same time, and there are countless variables that may impact the trajectory of a disease state. Therefore, it is vital to emphasize and drive personalized medicine with individualized goals. While there are contentions among different patient populations regarding the merits of pharmacotherapy and lifestyle modifications, the panelists believe that a comprehensive and balanced strategy is what will garner the most beneficial outcomes.
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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No Major Shifts in OBGYN Practice Locations Found Post Dobbs Decision
April 21st 2025Despite widespread concern following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, researchers found no significant changes nationwide in obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) practice locations.
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"The Barriers Are Real": Antoine Keller, MD, on Geography and Cardiovascular Health
April 18th 2025Health care disparities are often driven by where patients live, explained Antoine Keller, MD, as he discussed the complex, systematic hurdles that influence the health of rural communities.
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