Managing Social Determinants of Health During COVID-19

This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr sat before the Senate for 2 separate hearings, to decide the fate of his confirmation as secretary of HHS.

The annual wellness visit is beneficial for patients, providers, and payers with an emphasis on preventive care for early intervention.

Research found that ibrutinib reduces red blood cell aggregation in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), while obinutuzumab/venetoclax does not significantly alter blood viscosity.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the January 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to examine the association between quantitative network adequacy standards and mental health care access among adult Medicaid enrollees.

Medicare Advantage enrollees, particularly Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander decedents, use less end-of-life home health care than those enrolled in traditional Medicare.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, (R, Louisiana) holds a key vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr's HHS Secretary confirmation. When Cassidy asked for a strategy on Medicare and Medicaid, Kennedy could not provide one.