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A broadcast by WTAJ referenced a June 2019 contributor post published in The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The contributor article, titled “The Deadly Costs of Insulin,” details the significant price increases of insulin treatment, from $14 for 1 vial in 2001 to $275 in 2019.
Philly Voice’s piece, “Men with testicular cancer may only need one round of chemo, study says,” cited an article published on AJMC® titled, “When Less Is More: Halving Chemo Keeps Testicular Cancer at Bay, Study Finds.” The article outlined findings from a study stating that young men who undergo chemotherapy after surgery for testicular cancer may live with side effects for decades.
Dark Daily featured an April 2019 article of AJMC® titled, “As DTC Genetic Testing Grows Among Consumers, Insurers Are Beginning to Get on Board.” The article stated that by 2021, 100 million people will have used a direct-to-consumer genetic test, indicating its growing popularity among healthcare providers and consumers.
A September 2019 article on AJMC® titled, “Physician Shortage Likely to Impact OB/GYN Workforce in Coming Years,” was spotlighted by MedCity News, which reported that a women’s health startup providing care by blending technology and physical clinics has pulled in $45 million to support growth.
New Research Links Gender, Racial Microaggressions to Higher Postpartum Blood Pressure
January 9th 2025Acts of discrimination, including subtle microaggressions, during pregnancy and childbirth contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, especially among Black women, and are linked to increased postpartum blood pressure, highlighting the need for improved health care interventions and racial equity in maternity care.
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Advancing Women's Health: CVS Health Leader on Access, Technology, and Breaking Stigmas
December 5th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with CVS Health's vice president and chief medical officer for women's health and genomics about advancements and challenges in women's health, focusing on care access, technology, and maternal outcomes.
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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
October 25th 2024The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 204 additional deaths.
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Cost Barriers Continue to Limit Access to Fertility Care
October 24th 2024Of the 10% of women contacted for this survey who said that they or their partner had ever sought fertility assistance, only 7% were able to get the necessary care; cost was cited as the top reason for not being able to access fertility services.
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