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New Video Series Now Available- Unpacking Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease

Homelessness Compounds Hospital Stay Challenges: Study Reveals Prolonged Discharge Struggles

by Maggie L. Shaw

In 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 th...

What We’re Reading: Simplified CHIP Enrollment; Inpatient Rehab Facility Pay Bump; Health Care Marketing Arrangement Dangers

by AJMC Staff

CMS released a final rule to help patients obtain Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage and issued a proposed rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities; debate over if gift card incentives are acceptable in health car...

Pat Van Burkleo: Feeding Louisiana Helps Address Underutilized SNAP Benefits in Community

by Maggie L. Shaw

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, discusses the outreach dynamics of the organization and food banks.

INTERVIEWS

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Pat Van Burkleo: Feeding Louisiana Helps Address Underutilized SNAP Benefits in Community

by Maggie L. Shaw

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, the Louisiana Food Bank Association, discusses the outreach dynamics of the organization and food banks.

Dr Robert Groves: Society's Role in Addressing Social Determinants of Health

by Brooke McCormick

Robert Groves, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer, Banner|Aetna, discussed whether health systems should invest in social determinants of health.

Pat Van Burkleo on Food Access Initiatives in Louisiana

by Maggie L. Shaw

In this interview, Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of Feeding Louisiana, explains why food access initiatives are a top priority.

VIDEO SERIES


Unpacking Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Management: Exploring Strategies for Equitable Care

Nihar Desai, MD, MPH; Natalie Evans, MD, MS, FAHA; Seth S. Martin, MD, MHS, FACC, FASPC, FAHA; and Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC, discuss disparities in cardiovascular disease management and their vision for more equitable care.

Unveiling Disparities, Fostering Awareness, and Building Inclusive Strategies in Diabetic Macular Edema Care

Joseph M. Coney MD, FACS, discusses key factors needed to address disparities in care among patients with diabetic macular edema, including the significance of community involvement and the role of provider self-reflection in facilitating fair and unbiased medical care.

Addressing Disparities in Women's Health Equity

A panel of experts discuss the current state of health equity in women's health, including representation of racial/ethnic groups in clinical trials, access to care, and disparities in care for specific disease states.

PODCASTS

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Navigating Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in National Health Plans

by Brooke McCormick

On 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 heal...

Drs Raymond Thertulien, Joseph Mikhael on Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care Access

by Rose McNulty

In 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 highlight...

Oncology Onward: A Conversation With Thyme Care CEO and Cofounder Robin Shah

by Maggie L. Shaw

Robin Shah, CEO of Thyme Care, which he founded in 2020 with Bobby Green, MD, president and chief medical officer, joins hosts Emeline Aviki, MD, MBA, and Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA, to discuss his evolution as an entrepreneur in oncology care innovation and his goal of positive...

PUBLICATIONS


Breaking Barriers: Partnerships to Improve Diabetic Eye Health in Alabama

by Bryan A. Wilson, PhD, MBA

This article reviews barriers to diabetic eye health across Alabama and highlights a partnership with Genentech and the American Diabetes Association to address this issue.

Addressing Patients’ Unmet Social Needs: Checklists Are a Means, Trust Is Foundational

by Bruce W. Sherman, MD

Identifying and addressing unmet social needs without attention to other contributors to health inequities—such as medical mistrust—is unlikely to yield desired outcomes.

Evaluation of a Collaborative Model Between Managed Care and Affordable Housing on Acute Care Costs

by Jack Tsai, PhD, MSCP

A collaborative service model between a managed care organization and an affordable housing provider reduced acute care use and costs.

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