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AJMC® in the Press, February 7, 2020
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the healthcare and mainstream press.
An article by The Heartland Institute referenced a study published in the February 2015 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Leveraging Remote Behavioral Health Interventions to Improve Medical Outcomes and Reduce Costs,” found that successful patient engagement in a nationally available, remotely delivered behavioral health intervention can significantly improve medical outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
Yahoo Finance featured a study published in the December 2012 issue of AJMC®, “Personalized Preventive Care Leads to Significant Reductions in Hospital Utilization.” The study found that MDVIP members' rates were substantially lower than nonmembers', with the MDVIP personalized preventive care model providing a substantial impact on hospital utilization.
The Leader cited an October 2018 study published on AJMC.com, “The Economic Impact of Peanut Allergies.” The study highlighted the prevalence of peanut allergies, which affect an estimated 1.2% of the overall US population and about 2.5% of the pediatric population. The study was additionally spotlighted by Equities News and Connect FM.
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