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Why Are Benefits of Preventive Drug Lists Not Fully Realized for Patients With Asthma?
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with 2 authors of a recent study who researched how useful preventive drug lists are for patients with asthma and parents of children with asthma.
When implemented as intended, preventive drug lists (PDLs) can help high-deductible health plan members save money by covering preventive medications at lower or no costs. However, after conducting a series of interviews, researchers found this is not always the case among patients with asthma who have PDLs. Some patients were unaware they even had access to PDLs, while others found PDLs did not cover the cost of asthma medication.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Melissa B. Gilkey, PhD, and Alison A. Galbraith, MD, MPH, about their paper, "Preventive Drug Lists as Tools for Managing Asthma Medication Costs." The study can be found in the February issue of The American Journal of Managed Care®.
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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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Varied Access: The Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage Divide
February 18th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.
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