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There were 2 errors in the supplement, "Fracture Prevention in Osteoporosis." First, in Figure 1 on page S192 of the article "Assessment of the Prevalence and Costs of Osteoporosis Treatment Options in a Real-world Setting," by Diana Brixner, PhD, RPh,(2006;12[suppl 7]:S191-S198), the bars representing the VERTNA [Vertebral Efficacy With Risedronate Therapy-North America] study were inadvertently switched with the placebo bars. Second, in the same figure, the acronym VERT-MIN was incorrect; the correct acronym is VERT-MN [Vertebral Efficacy With Risedronate Therapy-Multinational]. The corrected figure appears below.
Comparing Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes Between Fee-for-Service and Medicare Advantage
April 4th 2025This study examined postdiagnosis breast cancer treatment outcomes for Medicare Advantage vs fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare in Ohio and found no significant differences overall but disparities for Black patients with FFS Medicare.
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AI in Health Care: Closing the Revenue Cycle Gap
April 1st 2025This commentary explores the current state, challenges, and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care revenue cycle management, emphasizing collaboration, data standardization, and targeted implementation to enhance adoption.
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Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Hoangmai H. Pham, MD, MPH
April 1st 2025To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), each issue in 2025 will include a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The April issue features a conversation with Hoangmai H. Pham, MD, MPH, a member of AJMC’s editorial board and the president and CEO of the Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC).
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