Articles by Jai N. Patel, PharmD

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of a study published in the February 2025 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® to uncover significant differences in coverage decisions for pharmacogenetic tests across major US health insurers.

Medical Policy Determinations for Pharmacogenetic Tests Among US Health Plans
ByJai N. Patel, PharmD,Lena Chaihorsky, BS,Olivia M. Dong, PhD,Christine Y. Lu, PhD,Chad Moretz, ScD,Emily Reese, PhD, MPH,Wrenda Teeple, PharmD,Benjamin Brown, BS,Sara Rogers, PharmD This analysis demonstrated significant variability in medical policy determinations and evidence cited for clinically relevant pharmacogenetic tests among major US health insurers and laboratory benefit managers.