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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Postmenopausal Women Are Rising Worldwide

June 24th 2025

Osteoarthritis leads the burden, projected to affect 50% of postmenopausal women by 2045.

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The High Cost of Healthy: How Grocery Prices Shape American Diets and Health

June 24th 2025

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Moving Evidence From Research to Practice: Q&A With Ken Cohen, MD

June 23rd 2025

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Disparities, Worsening Inequality of Growing RA Burden, Reveals AI-Driven Study

June 16th 2025

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How Tariffs Could Impact Managed Care and the US Economy

June 5th 2025

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June 26th 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
June 26th 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
June 26th 2025

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
June 26th 2025

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

1.0 Credit / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer
June 26th 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
June 26th 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology

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August 5th 2024

To Come in 2025: ACA Plan Premium Hikes

Maggie L. Shaw
There will likely be a 7% increase in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan premiums next year across the 324 participating insurers from the 50 states and Washington, DC.
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August 4th 2024

Who Should Have Lp(a) Levels Tested? Experts Take Sides

Mary Caffrey
A debate on whether testing Lp(a) levels is actionable in primary prevention today offered lively discussion at the 2024 Congress of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, being held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tiara Green MSEd
August 2nd 2024

Tiara Green Discusses Leveraging Community Partnerships for Better Health Care Access

Cameron Santoro Giuliana Grossi
Trusted community organizations can effectively communicate and connect underserved populations to necessary health services, Tiara Green, MSEd, Accessia Health says in an interview.
Advancing Health Equity through Quality Initiatives
August 2nd 2024

Advancing Health Equity through Quality Initiatives

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April 18th 2024

Commonwealth Fund Report Details Pervasive Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Health Care, Outcomes

Giuliana Grossi
Using 25 health system performance indicators, the Commonwealth Fund 2024 State Health Disparities Report evaluated racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes both within and across US states and highlighted the urgent need for equitable health care policies and practices in the US.
Dr Padma Sripada, Columbia Internal Medicine
March 19th 2024

Dr Padma Sripada on Providing Personalized, High-Quality Primary Care Amid Workforce Shortages

Rose McNulty
Padma Sripada, MD, board-certified internist, discusses the strategies she employs to consistently provide high-quality care for patients at her practice amid well-documented workforce shortages in primary care.
Paige Killian MD
January 26th 2024

Contributor: It’s About Time to Realize the Full Potential of Data in Health Care

Paige Kilian, MD
Promoting health equity isn’t only about consideration of underlying health risks; it’s also about using that data to inform population care as well as give clinicians and their teams more time with the patient in front of them.
Molly Kimball Discusses Strategies for Culturally Sensitive Dietary Guidance
January 20th 2024

Molly Kimball Discusses Strategies for Culturally Sensitive Dietary Guidance

Maggie L. Shaw Cameron Santoro
Registered dietitian, Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, navigates cultural identity in diet changes for long-term success, in an interview.
Rethinking Public Health Through a Cultural Lens With Molly Kimball
January 17th 2024

Rethinking Public Health Through a Cultural Lens With Molly Kimball

Maggie L. Shaw Cameron Santoro
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, of Ochsner Health, advocates for sustainable changes to populations' everyday behaviors to make healthy choices easier and more culturally relevant.
dr sandra stein
January 16th 2024

Dr Sandra Stein: Banner Health Plans Prioritizes High-Quality Care, Member Experience

Brooke McCormick
Sandra Stein, MD, of Banner Health Plans, details how she provides clinical and medical leadership in her role as chief medical officer.
dr sandra stein
January 13th 2024

Dr Sandra Stein Shares Takeaways From Banner|Aetna IVBM

Brooke McCormick
According to Sandra Stein, MD, of Banner Health Plans, the event highlighted the significant influence of social determinants of health on health care costs and outcomes, emphasizing the shift in focus from traditional medical care to addressing crucial factors like housing, food, transportation, and utilities for positive health outcomes.
Dr Beau Raymond Shares Expertise on Public Health, Population Well-Being
January 12th 2024

Dr Beau Raymond Shares Expertise on Public Health, Population Well-Being

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Sidney (Beau) Raymond, MD, MMM, FACP, chief medical officer of Ochsner Health Network, believes that the health care system should focus on preventing illness and disease, rather than just treating them after they occur.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles From the Center of Health Equity and Access 2023
December 25th 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Articles From the Center of Health Equity and Access 2023

Giuliana Grossi
The top articles of 2023 addressed key issues such as representation gaps in aRCC research, concerns about the 340B program's impact on asthma disparities, slow adoption of equity innovations, potential biases in type 2 diabetes risk models, and addressing disparities in psoriasis treatment based on race and culture.
Top 5 Population Health Articles of 2023
December 22nd 2023

Top 5 Population Health Articles of 2023

Cameron Santoro
The top 5 most-read population health articles of 2023 included nicotine consumption, the future of health care initiatives, medical insurance, and the results of low-sodium diets.
COA's Shiela Plasencia on Improving Patient Care in Marginalized Communities
December 20th 2023

COA's Shiela Plasencia on Improving Patient Care in Marginalized Communities

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Join Shiela Plasencia, director of practice support, Community Oncology Alliance (COA) as she explores improving health treatments for marginalized communities and how to apply it to the oncology population.
AJMC
December 20th 2023

Understanding the Social Risk Factor Adjustment’s Effect on Star Ratings

Anagha Tolpadi, MS Melony E. Sorbero, PhD, MS, MPH Maria DeYoreo, PhD Marc N. Elliott, PhD Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD
This article examines how CMS’ adjustment for social risk factors affects the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and the type of contracts affected by the adjustment.
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December 15th 2023

Dr Robert Groves Explains Social Determinants of Health Challenges

Brooke McCormick
Robert Groves, MD, of Banner | Aetna discusses the challenges primary care practitioners (PCPs) face when addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).
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December 14th 2023

Review Showcases Key Postdischarge Strategies for Substance Use Treatment Success

Cameron Santoro
A collection of studies was used to analyze the strongest strategies in acute-care settings for patients with substance use disorders.
Shiela Plasencia Highlights COA Health Equity Initiatives
December 12th 2023

Shiela Plasencia Highlights COA Health Equity Initiatives

Cameron Santoro Maggie L. Shaw
Shiela Plasencia, director of practice support, Community Oncology Alliance (COA), discusses health equity initiatives and the challenges that follow.
AJAC
December 6th 2023

Stakeholder Insights on rtCGM in T2D Population Health Management

David Rhew, MD Brandon Burket, MHA Victoria Bratcher, MHA Jeffrey Dunn, PharmD, MBA Michael Pangrace, BS Debbie Welle-Powell, MPA Arshad Rahim, MD, MBA Roy Thomas, PharmD
Leading payer and health system stakeholders reviewed literature and shared insights on the value of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) population health.
AJMC
December 4th 2023

Impact of the Patient-Centered Medical Home on Consistently High-Cost Patients

Oludolapo A. Fakeye, PhD, MA Yea-Jen Hsu, PhD, MHA Jonathan P. Weiner, DrPH Jill A. Marsteller, PhD, MPP
Patient-centered medical homes in Maryland’s multipayer demonstration disrupted the pattern of recurrently high expenditure among the costliest patients and improved continuity of care.
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November 29th 2023

Family, Friends Identified as Major Influences of e-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents

Cameron Santoro
Electronic nicotine devices, originally marketed to help smokers quit cigarettes, have resulted in a worldwide outbreak of adolescent nicotine consumers.
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November 24th 2023

Study Shows Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smokers Depends on Sociodemographic Characteristics

Cameron Santoro
Despite common assumptions, smoking prevalence in individuals relies on sociodemographic disparities rather than health disparities.
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November 21st 2023

CDC Report Shows Decline in Youth Cancer Mortality, Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Rose McNulty
While the overall rate of cancer death among children has declined substantially in recent decades, progress has stalled for Black and Hispanic children compared with White children since 2011.
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November 20th 2023

Children From Non-English Speaking Households Less Likely to Undergo Vision Screening

Abigail Brooks, MA
Household primary language was associated with vision screening, with children from non-English households exhibiting lower rates of pediatric vision screening.
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November 17th 2023

Low-Sodium Diet Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure After 1 Week, Study Finds

Rose McNulty
In a recent study, reducing dietary sodium demonstrated a blood pressure–reducing effect similar to that of a commonly used first-line antihypertensive medication.
Dr Robert Gluckman Speaks About Getting the Most Benefit From Pharmaceuticals
November 5th 2023

Dr Robert Gluckman Speaks About Getting the Most Benefit From Pharmaceuticals

Julia Bonavitacola
Robert Gluckman, MD, MACP, from Providence Health Plan, discusses what he was most interested in hearing about at our Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event held in Newport Beach, California, on November 2.
Dr Jorge Garcia Addresses the Importance of Ambulatory Drug Infusion
November 4th 2023

Dr Jorge Garcia Addresses the Importance of Ambulatory Drug Infusion

Julia Bonavitacola
Jorge Garcia, PharmD, MS, MHA, MBA, FACHE, Baptist Health South Florida, spoke about his panel held at the recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® that The American Journal of Managed Care® cohosted with Providence Health System.
Dr Sophia Humphreys Highlights Important Topics of Newport Beach IVBM
November 3rd 2023

Dr Sophia Humphreys Highlights Important Topics of Newport Beach IVBM

Julia Bonavitacola
Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, discusses highlights of the Institute for Value-Based Medicine® (IVBM) event, held in partnership with Providence Health System, that recently took place in Newport Beach, California.
AJMC
November 3rd 2023

Medicare Advantage in Rural Areas: Implications for Hospital Sustainability

Rachel Mosher Henke, PhD Kathryn R. Fingar, PhD, MPH Lan Liang, PhD H. Joanna Jiang, PhD
This retrospective cohort study of rural hospitals found that Medicare Advantage penetration increased substantially from 2008 to 2019 and was associated with greater hospital sustainability.
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