Pearl Steinzor

Psoriasis increases the risk of cutaneous melanoma, according to the findings of a new study.

Higher neighborhood-level opportunity and social vulnerability measures were associated with pediatric asthma incidence, a new study has found.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the senior author of a study published in the September 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® on the importance of adequate and effective lung cancer risk factor documentation to determine a patient's eligibility for screening.

Matthew Crowley, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, discusses telehealth initiatives at Duke Health, as well as overcoming virtual challenges and barriers that underserved and underinsured patient populations who need diabetes care face.

A rapid growth in vaping and e-cigarettes use among teens is associated with increased risk of asthma, according to a new study.

This study highlights the importance of trials and interventions to prevent seizures in patients with a history of stroke.

A new study aimed to summarize publicly available coverage policies of commercial health insurers for digital medicine services.

Decreased coronary flow was associated with severe psoriasis, according to one study.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, director of pharmacy at Emory Winship Cancer Institute, shares his unique perspectives as both a provider and payer on the use of prior authorizations (PAs) and "Gold Cards" in patients with rare diseases.

Tariq Cheema, MD, division chair of pulmonary critical care sleep and allergy medicine at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), discusses how the virtual ICU (vICU) program has benefited patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of both patient care and managing resources.

Susan Spratt, MD, senior medical director, Duke Population Health Management Office, breaks down the the prevalence of diabetes in the United States and discusses current diabetes initiatives at Duke Health.

Lisa Rometty, CEO at Zerigo Health, discusses digital health innovations, strategies, and partnerships to improve the lives of patients living with chronic skin conditions.

However, women with type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in pregnancy did not have worse neonatal outcomes, a study found.

Telehealth visits were just as effective as in-person visits at managing patients initiating apremilast.

Perampanel was found effective and safe for prolonged use in children with epilepsy, according to one study.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, director of pharmacy at Emory Winship Cancer Institute, discusses treatment options available to patients with rare diseases, as well as the challenges these patients and their pharmacists face in accessing these treatments.

Boys who smoke in their early teens increase risk of their future children developing asthma, obesity, and low lung function, a study suggests.

Two abstracts presented at the 2023 International Epilepsy Congress evaluated early electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring in children with seizures and encephalopathy.

Nathan Walcker, CEO at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), highlights some of the recent partnerships and initiatives at FCS to improve community-based oncology care from a value-based perspective.

Lower fertility rate and increased risk of pregnancy loss were identified among women with moderate to severe psoriasis, according to a new study.

Patients with diabetes may benefit from the support of remote patient monitoring (RPM), according to one study.

Despite conventional guidelines, Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) may be more effective than wide local excision (WLE) for treatment of localized tumors.

Wildfire smoke exposure raises public health concerns after an increase of asthma-associated emergency visits.

Kiana Mehring, MBA, director of strategic partnerships, managed care at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), discusses her role working in managed care and some of the new strategic partnership initiatives at FCS.

A study highlights an unmet need for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to access and afford genomic testing, especially among an older patient population.

Routine screening and prophylaxis should be recommended for all people with epilepsy, a new study suggests.

Patients and physicians often disagree on the patient’s disease severity, creating a relationship barrier and frustration among both parties.

Living in a neighborhood with better conditions is associated with lower asthma incidence, according to a new study.

Tariq Cheema, MD, division chair of pulmonary critical care sleep and allergy medicine at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), discusses how the virtual ICU (vICU) program has improved access to patient care.

Understanding the barriers experienced by older adults using mobile health tools highlights key areas for improvement and research efforts in telehealth.