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.
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Examining care transitions in hospitalized patients revealed lower diagnostic error rates compared with traditional methods, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach in identifying diagnostic challenges.
Many women remain unaware that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates cost-free preventive services; however, ongoing legal challenges threaten the future of this coverage.
Higher levels of ambient nitrogen dioxide may be linked to an increased incidence of ovarian cancer, while associations with other pollutants remain inconclusive.
Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting highlighted the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and identifying clinical predictors to improve outcomes and survival rates among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting highlighted significant disparities in acute coronary syndrome care and outcomes among different racial, ethnic, and gender groups, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions to address these inequities.
The phase 2 PICCOLO trial demonstrated that mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere; AbbVie) is effective and tolerable in heavily pre-treated patients with folate receptor alpha-positive (FRα+), platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
Two posters at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting revealed that 18% of eligible patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) participated in post-discharge pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), with ineligibility significantly limiting uptake.
Two posters presented at CHEST 2024 revealed significant racial and ethnic disparities in the hospitalization and treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with Black patients hospitalized at younger ages but less likely to receive antifibrotic medications than White patients.
Posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting demonstrated air pollution's role in lung impairment and disease, highlighting the urgent need for providers to address the escalating impacts of climate change on lung health.
CMS released a preliminary list of 101 generic drugs for its Medicare $2 Drug List Model, which aims to cap out-of-pocket costs at $2 per month for select medications.
Two posters highlighted the effects of sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto; Novartis) on key biomarkers and cardiac function in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), while also addressing prescription barriers for providers.
Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting underscore the importance of early identification and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with better adherence and outcomes among those using single-inhaler triple therapy.
A poster presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting shows that inhaled treprostinil (iTRE) reduces hospitalizations in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
Two posters presented at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting showed that mepolizumab significantly reduces exacerbations in patients with severe asthma and asthma with concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
At the CHEST 2024 annual meeting, international respiratory society leaders highlighted the need for global collaboration to address issues like air pollution and health equity in respiratory care.
Experts at CHEST 2024 highlighted significant racial disparities in lung cancer screening, treatment, and outcomes, recommending system-based interventions to improve care equity for patients of color.
Experts at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting agreed that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be relied upon entirely, but instead be used as a tool by radiologists to make a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Although air pollution is linked to increased exacerbations in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its role in disease progression remains uncertain, with evidence suggesting that both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors contribute to IPF development.
Caroline Quill, MD, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to enhance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the CHEST 2024 annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
Higher pre- and postdiagnosis Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED) scores are associated with improved overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer.
The CHEST Annual Meeting 2024 will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from October 6 to 9, where experts will discuss current practice challenges and future developments.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the chief science officer of the Center for Innovation & Value Research about key insights from its Rare Disease project.
A study found that opioid use, with or without benzodiazepines, significantly increases long-term mortality risk in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the age of 60 years.
September marked Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and the need for equitable treatment access.
The FDA approved dupilumab today as the first biologic treatment for patients with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an eosinophilic phenotype to significantly help reduce exacerbations and improve lung function.
Linda Bosserman, MD, PhD, FASCO, FACP, of City of Hope, discusses the implementation of cutting-edge cancer treatments, emphasizing the need for effective information sharing and collaboration to improve cancer care access for diverse populations.
While smoking is a key risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significant prevalence also exists among nonsmokers, highlighting the need for broader public health strategies.
Andrew Leitner, MD, of City of Hope, discusses the challenges of integrating supportive care into cancer treatment and proposes solutions to improve access for patients from underserved communities.
The House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (HR 5526), which would reverse CMS restrictions on mail delivery of cancer medications to Medicare beneficiaries.
