Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Life After the Oncology Care Model and Other Health News

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) treatment before or early after regular transfusion therapy improved overall survival (OS) In lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), 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.

Phase 2 results reported at the European Lung Cancer Conference show a favorable signal for overall survival for the first-line treatment of KRAS-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A phase 3 trial is enrolling now.

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.

Hispanic and Latino adults found that while preserving cultural identity may initially benefit health, socioeconomic factors like education level significantly impact diabetes and hypertension rates, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions across diverse subgroups.

WVE-N531 demonstrated statistically significant improvements in muscle biopsy measures and functional measures in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the phase 2 FORWARD-53 trial.