Podcasts

MA grocery card use was associated with modest increases in wellness, primary care, and specialist visits among dual-eligible beneficiaries, says Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS.

City leaders share real-world GLP-1 coverage tactics, showing how public employers balance access, costs, and lasting weight-management outcomes with data-driven oversight.

PBM reforms, Medicare Advantage trends, TrumpRx launch, and Express Scripts settlement highlight key shifts in drug pricing, coverage, and patient access.

Policy strategist Kristi Martin discusses how the Orphan Drug Act reshapes rare disease treatment and drug-pricing challenges.

Obesity market overview for employers: data on GLP-1s for obesity, digital solutions, and benefit strategies to control costs and outcomes.

Nate C. Apathy, PhD, guest editor of AJMC's 15th Health IT special issue, calls for tools to be closely aligned with user needs.

David Muhlestein, PhD, breaks down ghost rates, data gaps, and why stronger oversight is needed to make Transparency in Coverage files usable for patients.

Explore the evolving GLP-1 landscape with insights from industry experts, shaping future health strategies and plan designs for employers.

This week's news roundup covers updates in health policy, technology, and access to pharmaceuticals.

Angela Liu, PhD, MPH, speaks about her study that examined mental health care use by Medicare beneficiaries before and after switching from MA to TM.

The editors in chief of AJMC discuss the key managed care research and news from 2025 as the journal celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Discover more about seasonal affective disorder in this interview with Craig Sawchuk, PhD, LP, clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic.

Explore innovative strategies in dental care that are enhancing access, promoting health equity, and improving community health in Pennsylvania.

Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), emerging clinical data, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Rachel A. Prusynski, DPT, PhD, discusses her study on how payment models affect home health care delivery and patient outcomes.

Lead CML researcher discusses the evolution of a groundbreaking treatment and its effect on patient survival.

Medbridge is working to refine remote therapeutic monitoring, or RTM, to transform physical therapy and enhance patient care.

A new analysis from Komodo Health pinpointed significant disparities by age and insurance in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment rates for metastatic breast cancer.

Experts discuss how topical therapies effectively manage atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients, enhancing outcomes and addressing unique challenges.

Discover how the Hearing Loss Association of America advocates for hearing loss awareness and hearing health integration through a dialogue with Barbara Kelley, executive director.

AI-powered mammography is enhancing breast cancer screening and early detection through cutting-edge radiology insights.

Melanie T. Turk, PhD, RN, discusses her study on nationwide challenges program suppliers face in implementing the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP).

The founder and President of Phesi addresses the need for streamlining clinical trial data as GLP-1 RA therapies are being used to treat multiple diseases.

Laxmi Patel of Savista discusses how the Budget Reconciliation Act could widen Medicaid coverage gaps and strain hospitals across states.

Tory M. Wolff, MBA, discusses his study showing that frequent routine primary care visits may lower costs for higher-risk commercially insured adults.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, experts discuss the practical implications of bias in electronic health care records.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, experts discuss behavioral health services, stigma reduction, and the 4 dimensions of recovery.

A new FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer disease could transform diagnosis and treatment accessibility, according to this conversation with Howard Fillit, MD, and Anthony “Nino” Sireci, MD, MSc.