Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Black, White Mortality Disparities in Rural America and Other Health News

In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.

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

Coverage from IVBM Princeton, held May 8, 2025.

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.

Remote symptom monitoring in cancer care reduces hospitalizations, enhances value-based care, and supports diverse patient populations, according to new findings.

Primary care nurse practitioners were found to use low-value care at lower or relatively similar rates compared with the general clinician population.