Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
This week, the top managed care news included a new investigation into drug prices; FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, provided updates on how the government shutdown is impacting FDA work; research found comorbidities impede clinical trial participation for patients with cancer.
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Biologics, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on House Oversight Probe List
HHS Medicare Drug Shift Plan Could Reduce Costs Overall but Raise Them for Some, Researchers Say
What We're Reading: FDA Resumes Some Inspections; Walmart Leaves CVS' PBM Networks; Flu Season
Comorbidities Impede Clinical Trial Participation Among Patients With Cancer
Understanding What Drives Health Information Exchange Use During Postacute Care Transitions
The American Journal of Managed Care®—January 2019, Health IT Issue
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