Podcast: This Week in Managed Care - When to Start Mammography, and Other Health News

A review of 59 studies finds inconsistent knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health care professionals in detecting diabetic retinopathy.

In this episode, Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA, discusses his study showing that infertility treatment coverage increases assisted reproductive technology (ART) use and improves pregnancy outcomes.

There is a low but increased risk of optic nerve disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide, according to a large cohort study.

This Managed Care Cast episode explores how high costs and inconsistent insurance coverage for incretin mimetics impact obesity management and patient care.

Adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those in vulnerable groups, face higher risks of medical debt, low credit scores, and bankruptcy.

Given trends in cost and use, insulin out-of-pocket cost reduction policies would be more efficient if they targeted members in high-deductible health plans with savings options and low-income patients.