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 stories included a study on the impact physician burnout is having on care quality; the latest Affordable Care Act showdown took place in a Texas courtroom; the share of employers offering health coverage increased for the first time since 2008.
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Physician Burnout Associated With Poorer Patient Outcomes
Texas Hearing Against ACA Wraps Up as Senators Tie Issue to Kavanaugh
Percent of Employers Offering Health Coverage Increases for First Time Since 2008
High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior Population
Read more about the stories in this podcast:
Polypharmacy Common in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Driving Risk of Serious Drug Interactions
August 13th 2025More than 8 in 10 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were taking 5 or more medications at once, a practice linked to older age, multiple comorbidities, and more than 2000 potential drug-to-drug interactions.
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Semaglutide Linked to Cardiovascular Gains, but Also Higher Health Spending
August 8th 2025A real-world study found that semaglutide prescriptions were associated with improvements in weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol, but also a $80 monthly rise in health care spending outside of drug costs.
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