Dr. Susan Urba, University of Michigan, Comprehensive Cancer Center, who serves as Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, discusses the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
In addition, Dr. Urba talks about the importance of the National Comprehensive Care Network Guidelines to guide oncologists regarding best practices for preventing CINV, which will aid patients' quality of life and provide the most cost-effective treatment with the best outcomes.
Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity: Urban Health Outreach
May 9th 2024In the series debut episode of "Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity," Mary Sligh, CRNP, and Chelsea Chappars, of Allegheny Health Network, explain how the Urban Health Outreach program aims to improve health equity for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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CMS Medicare Final Rule: Advancing Benefits, Competition, and Consumer Protection
May 7th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Karen Iapoce, senior director of government products and programs at ZeOmega, about the recent CMS final rule on Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.
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The Joint Commission is launching the Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program to standardize staff training and patient care practices at rural health clinics nationwide; the American Cancer Society recently launched the largest-ever study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women; the HHS COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved $732 billion by preventing illness and related costs.
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