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1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology

Addressing the Gaps and Clinical Challenges in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

1.5 Credits / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer

Keeping Pace With New Developments in Multiple Myeloma: Updates and Strategies to Optimize Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapy

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.0 Credit / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer

ASH Annual Meeting Coverage: Highlighting the Recent Updates in TKI Use in the Treatment of CML – Insights and Application for Managed Care

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October 19th 2021

Addressing Disparities in Uptake, Screening, and Research for Lung Cancer Care

A panel discussion at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2021 discussed disparities related to race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status that have been shown to impact access to high-quality lung cancer care.

Michael Abrams, MA, Numerof & Associates.

September 30th 2021

Contributor: Institutional Engagement With Physicians Is Key to Managing Cost and Quality

Michael Abrams

Although physicians’ clinical decisions serve as the biggest drivers behind the cost of care, hospitals have long been reluctant to take financial accountability. If such accountability is to be transformed from a diffuse fear to a manageable managerial task, institutional engagement with physicians will be a critical next step.

September 21st 2021

What We're Reading: Supreme Court Sets Abortion Case Date; Workplace Safety Rule for Extreme Heat; Rehab and Stroke Recovery

The Supreme Court announces it will hear arguments for Mississippi’s case to overturn the landmark Roe v Wade decision on December 1; the Biden administration aims to address extreme heat conditions in the workplace; rehab timing may affect stroke recovery.

September 7th 2021

Back-to-School Virus Watch: Children Are at Risk for More Than Just COVID-19

Skylar Jeremias

Researchers have found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused potentially millions of children to miss routine vaccines. During a time of back-to-school excitement and reversals of transmission prevention efforts in some states, children may be at risk of facing a slew of non-COVID-19 viral outbreaks.

September 1st 2021

What We're Reading: Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect; COVID-19 Raises US Mortality Rates; Senate’s Drug Price Bill

A new Texas law ending abortions after 6 weeks takes effect, angering the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; the CDC says mortality rates may not go back to normal until 2023; a Senate version of a bill aimed at lowering drug prices would only impact Medicare.

Air pollution being released in the shape of a brain.

August 10th 2021

Long-term Air Pollution Exposure Linked With Dementia, Alzheimer Disease

Findings of the Adult Changes in Thought study present a significant link between long-term air pollution exposure and increased risk of dementia.

July 29th 2021

What We’re Reading: Federal Workers to Have Vaccines or Tests; Pfizer Sues Over Medicare Co-pays; CDC Reverses Testing Guidance

President Joe Biden requires federal workers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or face strict safety protocols; Pfizer files federal lawsuit over reimbursing drugs through Medicare; and the CDC revises its testing guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.

July 27th 2021

Citing Nature of Delta Variant, CDC Tells the Vaccinated to Resume Masking in Hot Spots

Saying that in rare cases vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 due to the unique behavior of the delta variant, the CDC Tuesday recommended that vaccinated individuals revert to indoor mask wearing in hot-spot areas, including in schools this fall.

July 27th 2021

How Lifestyle Behaviors Influence Risk of Parkinson Disease

People with prior incidence of traumatic brain injury and exposure to lead were shown to be at elevated risk of Parkinson disease development, with family history also found to influence risk.

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 8

In the June Matters in Managed Care webinar, experts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, UNC Center for the Business of Health, and WakeMed discussed how they are working together to address some of the state’s unique primary care needs.

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 7

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 6

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 5

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 4

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 3

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 2

July 27th 2021

Matters in Managed Care: Investing in Primary Care—New Collaborations for the Postpandemic Era, Part 1

July 1st 2021

Underscoring Disparities in Rural Health: Challenges, Solutions for a Long-standing and Growing National Issue

With systemic health and social inequalities contributing to a lack of health care access and a growing mortality risk among rural Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated health issues present between community lines. We spotlight several health challenges in these communities and potential solutions to improve the general health of rural populations.

June 23rd 2021

To Advance Health Equity, Use the Data—Don’t Just Collect Them, Officials Say

At a session of AHIP 2021 Institute and Expo Online, the head of North Carolina's health and human services department and a health equity policy advisor in the Biden administration discussed how collecting and using data to achieve health equity is ultimately a policy decision.

June 15th 2021

Pandemic Factors Driving Predictions for 2022 Medical Cost Trends

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the author of the annual PwC Behind the Numbers report, which looks ahead at medical cost trends in the United States.

June 9th 2021

Who’s Driving the Growth of Medicare Advantage Plans?

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with a coauthor of an article in June’s Health Affairs examining the racial and ethnic composition of beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans and the potential implications as the program continues to grow.

June 3rd 2021

A Timeline of COVID-19 Vaccine Developments in 2021

If 2020 was dominated by the news of how COVID-19 spread across the globe, then 2021 has so far been focused on ending the pandemic through vaccine distribution.

Older woman with a primary care provider

June 3rd 2021

Tracking Health Indicators After COVID-19 Requires Real-Time Capabilities

In this white paper from Humana, the authors discuss how the aftermath of COVID-19 will require the frequent use of screeners and tools to assess changes in health status, including health-related quality of life and social health. Taking into account the results that matter most to patients will be key to improving health outcomes.

May 25th 2021

In 2020, Healthiest States Voted for Biden, Reported Superior COVID-19 Outcomes

Gianna Melillo

Results from Sharecare's Community Well-Being Index show Massachusetts was the healthiest state in 2020 while Mississippi ranked last.

J. Jaime Caro, MDCM, FACP, FRCPC, chief scientist at Evidera.

May 18th 2021

Dr J. Jaime Caro Discusses Influence of HEOR, Public Health Amid COVID-19

J. Jaime Caro, MDCM, FACP, FRCPC, is chief scientist at Evidera, professor in practice at London School of Economics, and adjunct professor of medicine, epidemiology, and biostatistics at McGill University.

May 18th 2021

What We're Reading: US to Ship 80M Vaccines; Cyberattack on Irish Health Care; Recall of Abbott Pacemakers

The United States will ship approximately 80 million excess doses of COVID-19 vaccines abroad; Ireland's health services system could be hobbled for weeks by a ransomware attack; the FDA recalls more than 60,000 pacemakers manufactured by Abbott.

May 16th 2021

Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines in Real-World Settings Even Better Than Expected, Fauci Says

Anthony Fauci, MD, told attendees at the ATS 2021 International Conference that the real-world evidence of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is even better than expected.

May 15th 2021

Session Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in Vaccine Development

A pediatric infectious disease expert reviewed some developments in the vaccine development pipeline, especially new efforts targeting infant health through maternal immunizations.

May 15th 2021

Diabetes in the News: PQA Speakers Focus on Prevention, Gaps in Care