Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—AZ Vaccine Linked With Rare Clotting Events and Other Health News

New data show sharp growth in pharmacists’ clinical roles, from the intensive care unit to outpatient chronic disease management, amid staffing and drug shortages.

Explore how the Specialty Medical Home model transforms care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by integrating mental health support and addressing stigma.

Remote care reduced readmissions and improved functional outcomes in COPD in a recent study.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

While citing overwhelming barriers patients in rural areas face when accessing care, providers noted the potential of telehealth to improve access in a survey.

A large academic medical center implemented a charitable care formulary with clinical pharmacist oversight, which resulted in more efficient usage of funds and fewer readmissions.