Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Cancer Is the New Leading Cause of Death and Other Health News

Evidence highlights the predictive value of the stress hyperglycemia ratio for mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and acute heart failure.

Prompt care supports mental well-being, as hidradenitis suppurativa is often associated with depression and anxiety due to its physical and social challenges.

A new study has linked work-related stress to poorer cardiovascular health, highlighting the need for workplace wellness programs to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.

Viet Le, PA-C, Intermountain Health, gives insights into the benefits cardio-renal-metabolic care models provide for patients in need.

Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting highlighted significant disparities in acute coronary syndrome care and outcomes among different racial, ethnic, and gender groups, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions to address these inequities.