Population Health

1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

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

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology

Overcoming Operational and Clinical Barriers in Multiple Myeloma: Managed Care Strategies for Antibody-Based Regimens

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December 14th 2020

COVID-19 and Health Disparities: An Opportunity to Refocus Resources?

Stark realities exposed by the pandemic have led some to advocate for redirecting resources to have the most impact on vulnerable populations.

December 10th 2020

FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

The panel was charged with deciding if the benefits of the vaccine outweighs the risks, paving the way for the possibility that immunizations could begin within days.

December 10th 2020

COVID-19 and Health Disparities: Could Eroded Public Trust Impede a Rebound?

What people believe about health and public health, although challenged before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is even more crucial now as vaccine distribution efforts could soon begin.

December 7th 2020

COVID-19 and Health Disparities: Preexisting Factors Impact Exposure, Recovery

With leading health experts warning of a grim few months ahead as the pandemic continues to rage, and as a vaccine launch grows more imminent, this 3-part series explores the impact of existing health disparities on COVID-19 and some potential solutions.

December 5th 2020

Study Finds Young People Quit or Reduced Vaping Habits During the Pandemic

Skylar Jeremias

A combination of stay-at-home orders and vape and smoke shop closures contributed to why many young adults and people under 21 years old quit or reduced vaping.

November 17th 2020

Dr Karen Winkfield Discusses Importance of Workforce Diversity in Oncology

Representation of minority populations in the oncology workforce is important to educate physicians on the meaning of being culturally appropriate, and to provide culturally appropriate care.

November 15th 2020

Relaxing of Missouri Firearm Laws Linked to Increased Youth Suicide Rates

A loosening of Missouri’s permit-to-purchase and concealed carry firearm laws may have contributed to increased rates of firearm suicides among young residents, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

November 11th 2020

What We’re Reading: COVID-19 Tests Underused; Tighter Indoor Restrictions Needed; Low Protection Against Measles, Mumps

The US may have inadequate testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); potentially 80% of new COVID-19 cases are linked to indoor venues; protection against measles and mumps is suboptimal among cancer patients.

October 29th 2020

HHS Wraps Up Rule Requiring Price Transparency by Payers

Allison Inserro Laura Joszt, MA

The Trump administration finalized rules aimed at making health care pricing more visible and transparent to those with with health insurance from employers or the individual market.

October 29th 2020

Understanding the Challenges of Rural Cancer Care

Mary Caffrey

A look at the special challenges of delivering cancer care in rural areas, as ASCO seeks to address this issue.

October 28th 2020

What We’re Reading: Hospitals Strained; Pfizer Trial Enrollment; Variation in Virus Mitigation

Hospitals struggle to respond adequately to the pandemic surge; enrollment is almost complete for Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate trial; the CDC reports mixed results for COVID-19 mitigation behaviors.

October 26th 2020

Can EHR Tools Induce Improved Care of Patients With CKD?

Can a population health framework focused on a certain set of patients with chronic disease (ie, chronic kidney disease [CKD]) improve care in the primary care setting?

October 25th 2020

Flawed Racial Assumptions in eGFR Have Care Implications in CKD

The use of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations in assessing chronic kidney disease (CKD) for Black patients may lead to underdiagnosis and undertreatment, according to a nephrologist speaking at Kidney Week.

October 22nd 2020

Over Time, Health Care Costs Move to Forefront for All Patients

2020 is the 25th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care® and the October’s issue of the journal features an interview with Dr Kavita Patel, a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution and a primary care physician.

October 20th 2020

Air Pollution Tied to Higher Hospitalization Risk for PD, Other Neurological Disorders

Matthew Gavidia

Air pollution was found to be significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias.

October 19th 2020

AMCP Nexus to Start With Keynote From Surgeon, Transparency Advocate

Attendees at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2020 meeting will hear a keynote from a surgeon who has become more visible over the past year and a half discussing what he says are “structural problems” behind the cost of US health care.

October 18th 2020

Addressing the Influence of Health Care Organizations on Physician Growth

Health care organizations can help spur growth among physicians through incorporating key experiences, such as out-of-expertise skill building and cross-functional projects, in their physician leadership development programs.

October 18th 2020

Contributor: Driving Persistence Among Patients Affected by Copay Accumulators With Patient-Centric Support

The authors, from RxCrossroads by McKesson, discuss the impact of copay accumulator and maximizer programs.

October 17th 2020

Morbidity, Barriers to COPD Care More Prevalent Among Patients Living in Rural Counties

Jaime Rosenberg

A new national study is highlighting disparities in morbidity and barriers to care that face patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) living in in rural areas.

October 14th 2020

What We’re Reading: US Death Rate During the Pandemic; Childhood Obesity Increasing; Smoking Cessation via e-Cigs

The US death toll is above average for the previous 5 months; childhood obesity is on the rise among children of color and low-income families; the debate on using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.

Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, Columbia University School of Nursing

October 12th 2020

Dr Maura Abbott Explains How Halting Trials to Evaluate Vaccine Safety Is a Good Thing

Temporarily halting a trial to evaluate a vaccine means we are following the rules of safety, noted Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing.

October 4th 2020

Dr Karen Winkfield on Improving Minority Access, Education for Precision Oncology

Addressing gaps in testing and education within precision oncology can assist in improving access to patients of color and other underserved populations.

October 1st 2020

What We’re Reading: Drugmakers Accused of Price Inflation; Alcohol-Related Deaths Rise; Medicaid Enrollment Jumps

A House panel found pharmaceutical companies exponentially increased drug prices to boost profits; CDC data show an increase in alcohol-related deaths, especially among women; 4 million more Americans enroll in Medicaid.

September 30th 2020

The Essential Role of Population Health During and Beyond COVID-19

Salina Bakshi, MD, MPH Katherine H. Schiavoni, MD, MPP Lucas C. Carlson, MD, MPH Trina E. Chang, MD, MPH Amy O. Flaster, MD, MBA Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc Frannie R. Kronenberg, MD, MSc Charles T. Pu, MD Jack S. Rowe, MD, MPH Dellara F. Terry, MD, MPH Jason H. Wasfy, MD Stephen J. Bartels, MD, MS Thomas D. Sequist, MD, MPH Gregg S. Meyer, MD, MSc Mallika L. Mendu, MD, MBA

The authors detail how population health management enables health systems to promote public health, strengthen health system resiliency, and support financial recovery during and beyond coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

September 29th 2020

Moderna SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Elicits Response in Older Adults

The study is part of Moderna’s larger trial to find a vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019, which puts older adults, who have weaker immune responses, at a higher risk of more severe illness and death.

September 29th 2020

What We're Reading: US Boosts COVID-19 Test Distribution; Infection Risk Among Teenagers; Telehealth Waivers End

HHS said it will send 100 million rapid COVID-19 tests to states by year’s end; CDC says teens twice as likely to get coronavirus infection than young children; several private health insurers to stop waiving telehealth copays.

September 24th 2020

Trump Aims at Preexisting Conditions, Surprise Billing in Executive Orders, but Details Are Sparse

The announcement comes just 6 weeks before the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Texas v Azar, upon which the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—which counts among its many provisions protection for patients with preexisting conditions—hinges, and which the administration is trying to get overturned.

September 24th 2020

Dr Maura Abbott: COVID-19 Vaccine Development Process Is Safe Despite a Quicker Timeline

Vaccine safety and effectiveness are patients’ biggest concerns about a potential coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, says Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing.

September 18th 2020

A Strategy to Promote Population-Wide Life Satisfaction While Advancing Equity

Thomas E. Kottke, MD, MSPH Marcia Lowry, MS Juliana O. Tillema, MPA Jeanette Y. Ziegenfuss, PhD Meghan M. JaKa, PhD Kevin D. Campbell, MHI Jason M. Gallagher, MBA Nicolaas P. Pronk, PhD, MA Susan M. Knudson, MA

The authors used health care claims and survey data to identify a strategy that might promote life satisfaction while advancing equity in an insured population.

September 10th 2020

Rebuilding the Ties of Public Health: A Q&A With Georges C. Benjamin, MD