Brooke is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined AJMC in 2023, where she produces content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism from Seton Hall University. You can connect with Brooke on LinkedIn.
Veterans primarily receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) similarly used dental and vision services under Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Medicare, challenging the justification for full MA capitated payments based on supplemental benefits.
Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, highlights the need to expand Medigap access for Medicare beneficiaries younger than 65 years and calls for future research connecting access barriers to health outcomes.
Margrit Wiesendanger, MD, PhD, discusses how lupus treatment is evolving from traditional therapies to more targeted options like biologics, with promising advances now being explored in clinical trials.
Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that younger Medicare beneficiaries without supplemental coverage face high costs, while dual-eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans struggle with provider access.
Emma Achola-Kothari, PhD, explains that Medicare beneficiaries younger than 65 years without supplemental coverage face greater financial and access barriers to care, while dual-eligible individuals experience fewer of these challenges.
Margrit Wiesendanger, MD, PhD, explores lupus symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the importance of early detection to prevent inflammation-related damage.
Facility-level disparities in adopting minimally invasive interval debulking surgery for ovarian cancer highlight urgent needs for equitable care access.
The FDA approved retifanlimab (Zynyz; Incyte) as the first and only first-line treatment for advanced anal cancer, supported by data from the POD1UM-303/InterAACT2 and POD1UM-202 trials.
New research suggests that adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet may lower the risk of dying from Alzheimer disease.
New respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention products significantly reduce infant hospitalization rates, highlighting the importance of timely vaccination and nirsevimab administration.
In line with previous clinical trial findings, real-world data show that bevacizumab improves outcomes in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer and high-risk prognostic factors.
Larragem Raines, MS, of the Center for Innovation & Value Research, discusses the organization's major depressive disorder (MDD) open-source value model, dynamic pricing, and the future role of artificial intelligence in care.
New research links arthritis to an increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the need for further studies on prevention and treatment strategies.
Measles cases surge in the US as vaccination rates decline, raising concerns about outbreaks and public health under Robert F. Kennedy Jr's leadership.
FDA approves the first treatment for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), offering new hope for patients with this condition.
A study reveals higher health care costs and resource use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), emphasizing the need for improved patient management strategies.
Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, discusses innovative strategies for improving lung cancer screening, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools and simplified eligibility criteria.
Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, shares practical strategies for clinicians and health systems to boost lung cancer screening rates among eligible patients.
Samer Wahood, AB, shares that his research reveals a significant link between July erythemal UV radiation exposure and increased risks of melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma.
Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, highlights the potential benefits of increasing screening rates for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and the broader US health care system.
Timely outpatient telepsychiatry care for Medicaid enrollees was associated with lower hospitalization rates and comparable overall costs, supporting its potential role in value-based care models.
Advanced practice clinicians (APCs) experience significant turnover, highlighting challenges in retention and hiring.
During interviews at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, experts shared key insights from this year's conference.
K. "Vish" Viswanath, PhD, discusses the impact of misinformation on trust in health care, emphasizing the importance of reliable sources and patient-physician communication.
Mingyang Song, MBBS, ScD, expands upon the link between ultraprocessed foods and cancer risks, emphasizing the need for better dietary choices and further research.
Higher social capital is associated with fewer treatment delays among cervical cancer survivors, with notable racial disparities in reported social capital levels and access to timely care.
Duke Appiah, PhD, MPH, discusses maternal health disparities, emphasizing the impact of racial and ethnic factors on pregnancy outcomes for women with cancer.
Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, explores how strengthening community engagement can enhance cancer research and inform more effective policy development.
Duke Appiah, PhD, MPH, explores racial disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnant women with cancer, revealing critical insights for informed decision-making.
Mingyang Song, MBBS, ScD, discusses the link between ultraprocessed foods and cancer risk, emphasizing nutrition's role in prevention.
