Health Care Delivery

Despite similar scores on an aggression risk evaluation tool in a pediatric emergency department, Black youths were significantly more likely to be labeled with a high aggression risk behavioral health flag in their electronic health records compared with White youths.

Naim Alkhouri, MD, spoke to the potential for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to transform the treatment landscape for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe fibrosis.

Measles cases surge in the US as vaccination rates decline, raising concerns about outbreaks and public health under Robert F. Kennedy Jr's leadership.

Antoine Keller, MD, argued the value of grounding health care policy in equity as clinicians prepare for a changing health care landscape in the coming years.

A study reveals higher health care costs and resource use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), emphasizing the need for improved patient management strategies.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, discusses innovative strategies for improving lung cancer screening, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools and simplified eligibility criteria.

Laundromats offer a promising outreach setting for Medicaid payers because Medicaid enrollees represent a majority of laundromat users and have disproportionately high levels of unmet needs.

The impact of psoriasis on quality of life goes beyond clinical measures, such as psoriasis area severity index (PASI) and body surface area (BSA), a study finds.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, shares practical strategies for clinicians and health systems to boost lung cancer screening rates among eligible patients.

The 18-meter walk test (18MWT) effectively evaluates disease severity and predicts clinical outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), enhancing traditional assessment methods.

Sexual minority individuals face countless barriers to health care and are at a heightened risk of unwanted pregnancy.

Discover how technological advancements and social factors impact cardiovascular care, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and cancer research at AACR 2025.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, highlights the potential benefits of increasing screening rates for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and the broader US health care system.

Lacking awareness of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) constitutes a critical barrier for enhancing patient care, said Naim Alkhouri, MD. Awareness efforts can not only increase patient access, but also improve the overall wellbeing, experience, and outcomes for this population.

The bispecific T-cell engager tarlatamab demonstrated favorable antitumor activity in a small cohort with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), but it was also linked to higher rates of serious adverse events like cytokine release syndrome than seen in clinical trials.

Antoine Keller, MD, discussed the future impact of technological advances for cardiovascular (CV) care and what other elements contribute to quality, accessible health care.

The 2025 Community Oncology Conference empowered attendees with insights on advocacy, innovation, and practical strategies for enhancing community cancer care.

Timely outpatient telepsychiatry care for Medicaid enrollees was associated with lower hospitalization rates and comparable overall costs, supporting its potential role in value-based care models.

Advanced practice clinicians (APCs) experience significant turnover, highlighting challenges in retention and hiring.

To mark the 30th anniversary of The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), each issue in 2025 includes reflections from a thought leader on what has changed over the past 3 decades and what’s next for managed care. The May issue features a conversation with John Michael O’Brien, PharmD, MPH, a member of AJMC’s editorial board and the president and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

Higher social capital is associated with fewer treatment delays among cervical cancer survivors, with notable racial disparities in reported social capital levels and access to timely care.

Higher health care needs, more financial barriers, and negative health care experiences defined the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the year after giving birth.

To better treat adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with various subtypes of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL), Andrew Evens, DO, speaks to the importance of primary care, screening access, and research.

Experts at the Community Oncology Conference discuss innovative patient navigation programs, emphasizing technology's role and the importance of human connection in cancer care.

Experts champion medically integrated care and oncology optimized distribution models as vital strategies to improve outcomes, streamline access, and reduce costs for patients.

Because clinical trials do not mimic the real-world application of multiple myeloma treatments, Ajai Chari, MD, discussed the variety of patient factors clinicians should consider in their practice.

Approximately 1 million Aetna members will need new coverage with the announcement that CVS will be leaving the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual exchange business next year.

Experts emphasize the need for enhanced clinical trial infrastructure in community oncology to ensure equitable access to innovative therapies for all patients.

Oncology leaders from Alliance Cancer Specialists, American Oncology Network, CHI St. Vincent, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and New York Cancer & Blood Specialists discussed the power of collaboration in cancer care, highlighting partnerships that enhance patient outcomes and resource sharing in community practices.

Jon Giles, MD, speaks to the power of personalized medicine and multidisciplinary care to enhance treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).