Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—GOP Releases Part of Its Healthcare Plan and Other Health News

Hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who received in-hospital addiction consultation services were more likely to receive evidence-based OUD care, a new study found.

On 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.

Taxing imports to the US could spell major consequences for health care prices, innovation, and access, as a great amount of medical supplies and ingredients are manufactured overseas.

On 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.

The Center on Health Equity & Access delves into the latest policy shifts, research, and expert perspectives on advancing equity and improving access to care.

This article reviews underlying barriers to health care access and discusses how a value-based diabetes care model could improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term costs.