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Stephen Fitton Explains Michigan's Decision to Expand Medicaid
There were a number of reasons why Michigan chose to expand its Medicaid coverage, and economics was just one part the decision, according to Stephen Fitton, Medicaid director at the Michigan Department of Community Health.
There were a number of reasons why Michigan chose to expand its Medicaid coverage, and economics was just one part the decision, Stephen Fitton, Medicaid director at the Michigan Department of Community Health, said at the America’s Health Insurance Plans’ National Conferences on Medicare and Medicaid, and Dual Eligibles Summit.
But more importantly, the state expanded Medicaid for the individuals in need who did not have coverage.
“We’ve really made an emphasis the way we moved in Michigan, the direction we moved, was toward healthy behaviors, link coverage to healthy behaviors, and get the population healthier,” he said.
Bridging Education Gaps in Treatment for Scarring Alopecia With Innovative Approaches
March 28th 2025Crystal Aguh, MD, FAAD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty, highlights the critical need for comprehensive education on hair loss across diverse hair types, stressing the importance of understanding inflammatory pathways for developing targeted therapies.
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Navigating Sport-Related Neurospine Injuries, Surgery, and Managed Care
February 25th 2025On 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.
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Strategies for Improving Patient Access to Dermatology Care
March 22nd 2025Elizabeth Jones, MD, FAAD, highlights the persistent issue of insurance companies favoring expensive, newer medications over equally effective generics in dermatology, emphasizing the time-consuming prior authorization process and advocating for patient partnerships and systemic improvements.
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Redefining Long COVID Care With Personalized Treatment
March 20th 2025To mark the 5-year anniversary of the COVID pandemic, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with Noah Greenspan, DPT, PT, CCS, EMT-B, cardiopulmonary physical therapist and director of the Pulmonary Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in New York City.
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