Rose is an associate editorial director at The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®).
She has a BA in journalism & media studies and Spanish from Rutgers University. You can connect with Rose on LinkedIn.
Comorbidities Among Patients With COPD Impact Outcomes, Require Further Research
A symposium at the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference highlighted common comorbidities that warrant consideration in patients who present with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Measuring and Addressing the Environmental Factors That Impact Social Determinants of Health
Quantifying social determinants of health and addressing the factors that allow disparities to persist will require standardized measurements and targeted interventions, said a panel of experts at the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Dr Mark Socinski on the Importance of Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in NSCLC
Mark A. Socinski, MD, executive director of the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, shared his thoughts on the most important recent advances in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including a better understanding of patients who may benefit from immunotherapy.
Phase 3 Study Finds Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Patients With Type 2 Inflammation
In the phase 3 BOREAS study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 inflammation, patients treated with dupilumab experienced fewer COPD exacerbations, improved lung function, and improved quality of life compared with patients given a placebo.
Treatment Improves Outcomes in Patients With CRSwNP, Features of Obstructive Lung Disease
In the phase 3 SINUS-24 and SINUS-52 trials, dupilumab improved clinical outcomes and and health-related quality of life among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and clinical features of obstructive lung disease.
Osimertinib Plus Chemotherapy Improves PFS vs Osimertinib Alone in EGFRm NSCLC
Osimertinib plus chemotherapy showed a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) vs osimertinib alone in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor–mutated (EGFRm) advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
ATS International Conference to Highlight Key Research and Themes in Respiratory Medicine
This year’s American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference will spotlight not only the latest research in respiratory medicine, but also timely themes such as minority health equity, the effects of climate on health, and reducing gun violence through advocacy.
Substantial Racial Inequalities Exist in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Study Finds
Despite similar health care utilization, White patients were much more likely to receive and fill prescriptions for medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) compared with Black or Hispanic patients in the months following a high-risk OUD event such as an overdose, a new study has found.
Mailing At-Home HPV Tests May Boost Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in Underscreened Women
Mailing at-home human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection tests and providing booking assistance for in-clinic screening visits nearly doubled the rate of cervical cancer screenings among underscreened women from low-income backgrounds vs offering scheduling assistance alone.
Patients With EoE Benefit From Systemic Treatment Regardless of Esophageal Dilation History
Treatment with dupilumab demonstrated improvements in histological markers, symptoms, and endoscopic markers of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) regardless of previous history of esophageal dilation.
Chemotherapy Plus Cemiplimab Improves QOL vs Chemotherapy Alone in NSCLC
An analysis of the EMPOWER‐Lung 3 trial found that the addition of cemiplimab to platinum chemotherapy for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was associated with improved patient quality of life (QOL) vs chemotherapy alone.
Certain Comorbidities May Predict Cardiovascular Event Risk After ADT for Prostate Cancer
The presence of certain comorbidities prior to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer may be associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular events after starting ADT, recent research found.
Dr Jeffrey Lancet Discusses the Evolving Therapy Landscape of AML
Jeffrey E. Lancet, MD, chair of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center, gave insight on the evolving treatment landscape of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the potential of immunotherapy and targeted therapies going forward.
For Treatment Resistance in NSCLC, Repeat Biomarker Testing Is Key, Says Dr Mark Socinski
Mark A. Socinski, MD, executive director of AdventHealth Cancer Institute, gave insight into treatment resistance and the importance of repeat biomarker testing at the time of disease progression in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Patients With Prostate Cancer Most Concerned With ADT Cost, Delivery Method
A cross-sectional survey of patient preferences found that the out-of-pocket cost of treatment was the most impactful attribute for patients when choosing an androgen deprivation therapy (ADTs) for their prostate cancer.
Value-Based Care: Is It Possible for All Providers to Succeed?
Craig D. Pederson, principal at Insight Health Care Partners, discussed the evolving landscape of value-based care and challenges to implementation from the provider perspective during his keynote presentation at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023.
How Chronic Care Management Can Benefit Providers and Patients
A session led by Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP-C, RN, at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023 detailed the potential of chronic care management billing for physicians who are not currently doing it and recommendations for optimizing the process.
Interventions for Successful Implementation of Value-Based Care
In a presentation at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023, Robert L. Waterhouse Jr, MD, MBA, HSM, chief medical officer at Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, discussed the challenges of value-based care implementation and how to overcome them.
Highlighting Opportunities for Progress in a Changing Health Care Landscape
Some of the health care transformations that were forced by the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to benefit patients and the health care system, Jacques Sokolov, MD, said during his keynote address at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023.