Christina is the associate editorial director of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and Population Health, Equity & Outcomes, and joined AJMC in 2016. She oversees the publication of the print journals, from manuscript submission to publication, and works with the editors in chief and editorial boards to promote the journals.
She has a BS in public health from Rutgers University. You can connect with Christina on LinkedIn.
For Neuromuscular Disease Community, an Era of Opportunities and Threats
Robert Califf, MD, former commissioner of the FDA, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference that highlighted the enormous opportunities for progress in neuromuscular disease care amid a changing policy environment.
Oz Confirmation Hearing Probes Vision for Medicaid but Coalesces Around Well-Being
Mehmet Oz, MD, the nominee to lead CMS under the Trump administration, testified in a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, where he found common ground on improving outcomes through healthier lifestyle choices but encountered repeated questions on potential Medicaid cuts.
Regenerating Neurons, Muscle, and Hope in the Field of Muscular Dystrophy
The 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference, convening in Dallas, Texas, from March 16-18, will feature clinical updates, expert insights, and breaking trial findings that sum up to a new frontier of care for neuromuscular diseases.
Value-Based Care Is Key to Bringing Cardiology Breakthroughs to Those Who Will Benefit Most
On December 10, 2024, cardiologists, researchers, and value-based care experts gathered in Dallas, Texas, to discuss best practices for implementing advances in cardiology care with a value-based mindset, spanning the care continuum from prevention to treatment.
Closing the Gaps in Cardiac Care With Technology, Collaboration
Cardiologists, primary care physicians, and value-based care leaders convened in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 12, 2024, to share case studies and insights on how to align cardiology with the principles of value-based care, including through the application of digital tools.
Coming Together to Ensure Neurological Treatment Access: Q&A With Kavita V. Nair, PhD
In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Kavita V. Nair, PhD, of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD
To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care, each issue in 2025 includes reflections from a thought leader on what has changed over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The March issue, which is our annual health information technology (IT) theme issue, features a conversation with Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and guest editor of the 2014 health IT issue.
Managed Care Reflections: A Q&A With Jan E. Berger, MD, MJ
To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), each issue in 2025 includes a special feature: reflections from a thought leader on what has changed—and what has not—over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The January issue features a conversation with longtime editorial board member Jan E. Berger, MD, MJ, the CEO of Health Intelligence Partners.
Sacubitril/Valsartan, Enalapril Show Comparable Efficacy in Pediatric Heart Failure
In the PANORAMA-HF trial, children receiving sacubitril/valsartan for their heart failure experienced clinically meaningful improvements similar to those seen in children receiving enalapril, although the former may provide an edge on quality of life.
FDA Approves Isatuximab With VRd as First-Line Option for Transplant-Ineligible Multiple Myeloma
Isatuximab (Sarclisa) with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd) is now an approved option for adults who cannot receive an autologous stem cell transplant to treat their newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
WCLC Researchers Focus on Multifaceted Lung Cancer Treatment Toxicities
The toxicity of lung cancer treatment has traditionally been discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but there is a growing focus on financial toxicity, time toxicity, and other effects on well-being, as reflected in research presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Improving Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Design: Tech Can Help, but Relationships Are Key
Speakers at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer discussed the considerations that must go into designing and performing clinical trials in the early-stage lung cancer space, ranging from selecting an end point to empowering participants.
Coverage Policies, Team Protocols Could Boost Spotty Uptake of Biomarker Testing in NSCLC
Biomarker testing is critical for determining optimal therapy early in the non–small lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment process, but research shows uneven insurance coverage of these tests and inconsistent uptake in cancer centers.
HARMONi-2 Results Could Disrupt the Harmonious NSCLC Treatment Landscape
The therapeutic landscape for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been relatively stable since the 2016 approval of pembrolizumab, but results presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer could shake up that status quo.