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What We're Reading: Opioid Commission Recommendations; ACA Sign-Ups; Expectations of Aging
Opioid Commission Provides Recommendations
The opioid commission, put in place by President Donald Trump to address the growing drug addiction and painkiller crisis, has released a report with recommendations. According to STAT, the commission, chaired by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, released a report with 56 recommendations that Congress, federal departments, and local governments will need to fund and implement. The list includes better education for providers, a media blitz, and an expanded drug court system.
Facilitating ACA Open Enrollment Sign-Ups
The acting secretary of HHS, Eric Hargan, has expressed a commitment to ensuring sign-ups for the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period go smoothly. Although the Trump administration is looking to repeal the health law, it still wants open enrollment to be “consumer friendly,” reported The Hill. Hargan mentioned the administration wants to continue working to provide relief for consumers by expanding choices and providing more affordable options.
Enhancing the Image of Aging
Expectations of aging can positively or negatively affect how well a person ages. A new initiative is hoping to change the image of aging and get rid of negative stereotypes that can be a self-fulfilling prophecy of negative experiences, according to Kaiser Health News. Older adults who believe negative stereotypes about aging walk slower, have more memory problems, and recover less fully from a fall or fracture. Emphasizing the positives of aging can benefit seniors—those with a primarily positive view live 7.5 years longer.
Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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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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An Overview of Health Care and Pharmaceutical Trends, 2023-2024
April 19th 2024Douglas M. Long, BA, MBA, was featured as the keynote speaker on the closing day of The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2024 annual meeting, with a session dedicated to surveying the health care and pharmaceutical trends of the last year.
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Drs Raymond Thertulien, Joseph Mikhael on Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care Access
December 28th 2023In the wake of the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition, Raymond Thertulien, MD, PhD, of Novant Health, and Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, chief medical officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, discussed health equity research highlights from the meeting and drivers of racial disparities in multiple myeloma outcomes.
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Real-World Study Reveals Key Insights Into DLBCL Treatment Patterns, Outcomes
April 18th 2024A recent study offers valuable insights into the characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in patients across different lines of therapy, providing a look into the landscape of DLBCL management.
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