Coverage of our peer-reviewed research in the healthcare and mainstream press.
An article on PatientEngagementHIT.com reported on the findings of a study published in the May 2017 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). In “The Association of Mental Health Program Characteristics and Patient Satisfaction,” researchers explored whether veterans’ satisfaction with care was linked with modifiable measures of mental health program reach, service access, program intensity, and treatment continuity. They found positive associations for some of the variables, which could lead to the use of administrative data as a patient satisfaction measure, according to the PatientEngagementHIT.com story.
A VentureBeat article reporting on a startup that will offer virtual reality treatment for stroke victims explained the economic costs of strokes, using data from AJMC® research. The 2010 article, “US Cost Burden of Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review,” estimated that nearly 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, resulting in direct and indirect costs of over $65 billion.
AJMC® coverage of the recent ISPOR meeting was highlighted in several daily e-newsletters from the National Pharmaceutical Council. The Tuesday e-mail included an article reporting on a session about incorporating stakeholder preferences into value assessments. The Wednesday e-mail featured a video interview with Ilene Hollin, PhD, MPH, who explained how a tailored approach to value assessment is necessary for innovation.
Exploring Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Variations
March 26th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the March 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on variations in prior authorization use across Medicare Advantage plans.
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Navigating Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in National Health Plans
February 13th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the February 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on how health plans can screen for health literacy, social determinants of health, and perceived health care discrimination.
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Homelessness Compounds Hospital Stay Challenges: Study Reveals Prolonged Discharge Struggles
March 28th 2024In this investigation, outcomes of interest were morbidity rate and length of hospital stay or a traumatic injury among a homeless population, and whether age and/or injury severity had an influence on that relationship—with implications for improving the discharge process for these patients.
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FDA Approves Vadadustat for Anemia in Patients With CKD Undergoing Dialysis
March 28th 2024The FDA approved vadadustat (Vafseo), an oral medication, to treat anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis for at least 3 months. This fills a need for a new treatment option as anemia is common in these patients and can significantly impact their quality of life.
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