Alternative Payment Models in Oncology

A large US study showed population-based multigene testing might be a cost-effective way to identify women at risk for breast and ovarian cancer, potentially preventing more cases but raising concerns about generalizability and cost.

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, Nihar Desai, MD, MPH, cardiologist and vice chief of Cardiology at the Yale School of Medicine, discusses therapies for cardiovascular conditions as they relate to patient adherence, polypharmacy, and health access.

Distinct retinal vessel atrophy patterns may be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), but further research is needed to assess retinal vessel changes and their underlying role in MS.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, experts from Illinois CancerCare discuss CMS regulations limiting the access of rural patients with cancer to medically integrated pharmacies.

Data presented at the recent American Thoracic Society 2024 international conference identified the top barriers to lung cancer screening in Asian Americans, and common risk factors among this population.

Ronesh Sinha, MD, attributes the rising rates of heart disease to sedentary lifestyles, stress, and health inequities, while advocating for digital health solutions to improve preventive care.