Policy

Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, has been incorrectly linked to the development of autism by antivaccine groups.

The Supreme Court decision in Medina v Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and the subsequent passing of the budget bill leave Planned Parenthood clinics and their patients in a precarious spot, says Danika Severino Wynn, CNM.

There is a great need to streamline the process from the tissue sample to the diagnostic lab, whether it's genomic or immunohistochemistry, Robert Kratzke, MD, says.

According to the American Medical Association, blame for the ongoing physician shortage may lie with overly burdensome administrative processes, an antiquated Medicare payment system, and lack of education for residents in primary care and psychiatry.

These interviews are the top episodes, by listens, from among the 21 podcast episodes The American Journal of Managed Care® produced over the first half of 2025. Give them all another listen, and perhaps learn something new.

Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, a former senior advisor to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and internist and cardiologist by training, explains how the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model hopes to work, and addresses concerns about delays and denials from revamped prior authorization processes.

ASCO President Robin Zon, MD, FACP, FASCO, emphasizes how AI solutions and advocacy in enhancing cancer care, ensuring equitable access to innovative treatments for all patients.

Adam Colborn, JD, associate vice president of congressional affairs at AMCP, shares insights on the impact of the Most Favored Nation drug pricing order when it comes to access, affordability, and innovations in US health care.

CMS proposes the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), addressing payment disparities in oncology, but the community oncology community warns of financial threats from the Inflation Reduction Act. Updates reflect late Tuesday release of the proposed 2026 schedule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.

During the Reshaping Rx: Navigating 2025 Drug Pricing Policies webinar, panelists discussed the Most Favored Nation executive order, bills aimed at pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and other drug pricing policies.

The Trump administration's policies reshape global health dynamics, presenting Europe with both challenges and opportunities for leadership in health governance.

A webinar held by KFF on July 9 emphasized the immediate effects of the new budget bill, highlighting the impacts on Medicaid and health spending in the next decade.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and shaping future health care training, as discussed by experts at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

The FDA's new guidance shapes drug development for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), emphasizing trial design, patient selection, and safety reporting for better treatment outcomes.

During the “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology” meeting from Tennessee Oncology, oncologists explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools like DeepScribe to enhance documentation efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient engagement in clinical settings.

Accountable care organization (ACO) participation was associated with an increase in hospitals’ mean market share and with additional market share gains in more concentrated markets.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms oncology by enhancing decision-making, improving patient care, and streamlining operations, while addressing challenges in data accuracy and equity, said speakers at the Tennessee Oncology “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Access to and affordability of immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can be lifesaving if patients receive them on time and under optimal circumstances, continue to top the list of reasons behind outcomes disparities for patients who have private insurance vs those who remain uninsured.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform community oncology, addressing workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges while enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, discussed speakers at Tennessee Oncology's “Tech Innovations in Community Oncology."

Precision oncology has entered a new phase, as data sets mature and a new wave of tools emerges to help clinicians manage cancer care over time.

Ted Okon, MBA, of the Community Oncology Alliance discusses how community oncology faces a revenue crisis due to the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on Medicare reimbursement, risking patient access to vital cancer treatments.

The decision by the Supreme Court has major implications on which preventive services are required to be covered by insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act.

As Obergefell v Hodges turns 10 years, LGBTQ+ rights face renewed threats amid political shifts, impacting health care equity and access.

South Carolina had previously barred abortion clinics, including Planned Parenthood, from participating in Medicaid, leaving many patients vulnerable to uncovered treatment.

Controversy surrounds the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) first meeting under new leadership as vaccine skeptics join the panel.

Osteoarthritis leads the burden, projected to affect 50% of postmenopausal women by 2045.

The elimination of the program addressing LGBTQ+ individuals on the national suicide hotline makes reaching specialized help harder, says Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Up to 257 million Americans could benefit from these prior authorization reforms that could have cross-market implications on health care plans administered through commercial insurers, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.

Democratic leaders assert the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains vital for emergency care, countering confusion from recent policy changes affecting abortion rights and patient safety.