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What We’re Reading: Dr Mandy Cohen to Lead CDC; 1 Year Without Roe v Wade; BMS Challenges Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, will take over the CDC; abortion activists acknowledge 1 year without Roe v Wade; Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) challenges Medicare’s drug price negotiation program.
Biden Appoints Dr Mandy Cohen as New CDC Director
President Joe Biden has chosen Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, former state health secretary in North Carolina, as the next director of the CDC, according to NPR. Cohen, who has been praised for her experience and leadership, will take over from Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, with the goal of rebuilding the agency's morale and reputation. Walensky steps down June 30. Supporters of Cohen view her as a seasoned leader in public health and politics, capable of implementing operational changes and navigating political challenges.
Marking the 1-Year Anniversary Since the Overturning of Roe v Wade
Abortion rights advocates and opponents are gearing up to mark the 1-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v Wade ruling, according to Reuters. Both supporters and opponents of the decision are planning events to rally voters and draw attention to the ongoing battles over abortion access. Furthermore, abortion rights remain at the center of political debate, which experts expect will continue to be a big motivation factor for voters.
Bristol Myers Squibb Files Lawsuit Against Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiation Program
On Friday, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) joined other organizations in filing a legal challenge against the Medicare drug price negotiation program established by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to The Hill. BMS alleges that the provision, which allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices, violates the first and fifth amendments. The company argues that the program forces pharmaceutical companies to provide medicines at government-set prices without reflecting fair market value and compels them to make false statements about the nature of the price negotiation process.
Neonatology Pricing and Network Participation Under State Balance Billing Regulations
October 2nd 2025This national study of neonatology services found no clear evidence that state surprise billing regulations influenced prices or provider network participation for the commercially insured.
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AI in Health Care: Balancing Governance, Innovation, and Trust
September 2nd 2025In this conversation with Reuben Daniel, associate vice president of artificial intelligence at UPMC Health Plan, we dive into how UPMC Health Plan builds trust with providers and members, discuss challenges of scaling AI effectively, and hear about concrete examples of AI's positive impact.
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Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Ge Bai, PhD, CPA
October 2nd 2025To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care, each issue in 2025 includes a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The October issue features a conversation with Ge Bai, PhD, CPA, professor of accounting at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Infertility Coverage Boosts ART Use and Pregnancy Success: Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA
August 26th 2025In 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.
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