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Obesity Uncovered: Dr Eden Miller on US Obesity Epidemic, Insurance Shortcomings
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the August 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that reviews the US obesity epidemic and discusses inadequate obesity management insurance coverage.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Eden Miller, DO, founder of the Diabetes and Obesity Care clinic in Bend, Oregon, which provides high-level obesity intervention and diabetes treatment and prevention.
Her study, "Inadequate Insurance Coverage for Overweight/Obesity Management," reviews the US obesity epidemic and discusses insufficient insurance coverage for obesity management. It also recommends ways to overcome treatment barriers and improve obesity management.
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Navigating Sport-Related Neurospine Injuries, Surgery, and Managed Care
February 25th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Arthur L. Jenkins III, MD, FACS, CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine, to explore the intersection of advanced surgical care for sport-related neurospine injuries and managed care systems.
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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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How Access to SMA Treatment Varies Globally and by Insurance Type
March 18th 2025Posters presented at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference show that therapeutic advances in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are not uniformly making it into the hands of patients who could benefit.
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