Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—New Diabetes Cases on the Decline and Other Health News

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.

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.

A meta-analysis finds no significant increase in suicide-related events with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.

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.

This new study has found perceived discrimination in health care leads to delayed visits, especially among younger and minority patients.

Study links short sleep and snoring to increased type 2 diabetes risk in women with prior gestational diabetes.