Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
This week, the top managed care news included COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to all adults nationwide; a spotlight on payment models and value-based care; barriers to mental health care for children and teenagers.
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CMMI Remains Dedicated to Value-Based Care Despite Pause to Some Models, Fowler Says
Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care for Children and Teenagers
First Immunotherapy for Initial Treatment of Gastric Cancer Approved
Unique Psychological Burden of Fear of Progression Seen in MG
August 6th 2025Fear of progression is common among patients living with chronic diseases, but the degree to which it interferes with patient outcomes, including treatment adherence, deserves further investigation, study authors note.
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What It Takes to Improve Guideline-Based Heart Failure Care With Ty J. Gluckman, MD
August 5th 2025Explore innovative strategies to enhance heart failure treatment through guideline-directed medical therapy, remote monitoring, and artificial intelligence–driven solutions for better patient outcomes.
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As CMS Embarks on “Rural Transformation,” a New Jersey Health System Weighs In
July 19th 2025CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, visited AtlantiCare leaders in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to discuss the need for legislative and regulatory reform, as well as the $50 billion Rural Transformation Program.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Minority Mental Health and Finding Support in 2025
July 18th 2025National Minority Mental Health Month emphasizes the persistent mental health disparities among US racial and ethnic minorities, stemming from lower access to services, lack of culturally competent providers, discrimination, and medical mistrust, underscoring the need for dedicated resources and community action.
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