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The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) announced Andrew Pecora, MD, FACP, CPE, as the program moderator and chairman of its latest regional Institute for Value-Based Medicine meeting on future perspectives on oncology value-based care. The announcement was picked up by Insurance News Net and NJ Biz.
Financial media outlet Benzinga’s article on high-touch care improving health outcomes included a study published in the September issue of AJMC®, “High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior Population.” The study evaluated the impact of a high-touch primary care model among a Medicare Advantage population in comparison with a standard practice—based model.
A blog post from the Association of Health Care Journalists centered around an AJMC® contributor article on maternity care. The article, “A Blueprint for Building Better Maternity Care Payment Systems,” covers a blueprint that lays out ideas for broad health system changes to incentivize higher-value maternity care in the United States.
Trump Administration’s Message to Supreme Court Puts New Wrinkle in Braidwood Case
February 21st 2025The Trump administration argues that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr can overrule the US Preventive Services Task Force to determine the preventive services covered under the Affordable Care Act.
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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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5 Key Health Care Moments During President Trump's First Month Back in Office
February 21st 2025President Donald J. Trump pushed for significant health care changes during his first month back in office, through executive orders affecting managed care, drug pricing, and clinical trial diversity guidance.
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Same-Day Breast Imaging Gaps Reveal Health Care Disparities
February 18th 2025For this retrospective study, the authors examined data on more than 3 million screening mammographies for more than 1 million female patients; of the screenings, 23.6% had abnormal results and only 6.7% were recommended for biopsy.
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