Gianna is an associate editor of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She has been working on AJMC® since 2019 and has a BA in philosophy and journalism & professional writing from The College of New Jersey.
Assessing Tobacco Exposure Among Former Smokers Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening
May 26th 2022Results of a cross-sectional study showed former smokers eligible for lung cancer screening should be asked about recent tobacco use and exposure, while counseling about the harms of these 2 risk factors is warranted.
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California, Kentucky, Oregon, Florida Announce Postpartum Medicaid Expansion
May 26th 2022Thanks to flexibilities provided by the American Rescue Plan, 4 states announced Wednesday they will expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum, joining others who have already adopted similar measures.
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Extreme Heat Waves Linked With Higher US Mortality, Particularly Among Elderly, Black Individuals
May 19th 2022New data show extreme heat waves were associated with higher all-cause mortality throughout the United States, with increased risks seen among men, the elderly, and non-Hispanic Black individuals.
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Dr Marc-Andre Cornier Discusses the Future of Research on Weight Loss, Diabetes
May 19th 2022Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, professor and director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, explains trends he expects to see in upcoming diabetes and weight loss studies.
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Dr Marc-Andre Cornier Weighs Pharmacologic, Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
May 12th 2022Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, professor and director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the importance of a combined approach to weight loss.
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What's Behind Lagging Payer Uptake of Prescription Digital Therapeutics?
May 10th 2022In a session at the 2022 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit, Jayne Hornung, chief clinical officer at Managed Markets Insights & Technology (MMIT), outlined factors driving payer hesitation when it comes to covering prescription digital therapeutics.
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