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An article by Healthcare IT News referenced a study published in the January 2023 Health Information Technology (IT) special issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Trends in Electronic Health Record Capabilities for Tracking Documentation Time,” showcased the value of electronic health record documentation time measures, as a higher proportion of hospitals with access to these metrics used them for more purposes over time.
A piece by Becker's Hospital Review cited an article published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC®. The article reviewed relevant news in the health care space, ranging from the impact of the spy balloon retrieval on the drug supply chain in China to overcharging in California’s Medi-Cal program.
Mental Health Diagnoses, Care Challenges Rise Among US Youth, Report Finds
April 26th 2024While behavioral health care utilization has been rising, the treatment landscape has been falling. New findings show that 20% of youths did not receive any form of treatment within 3 months of their initial behavioral health diagnosis.
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Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Males With Hemophilia A Report Physical, Mental Burdens of Disease Regardless of Severity
April 25th 2024Self-reported data from adult and pediatric males with hemophilia A show that burden of the disease persists regardless of severity, highlighting a need for improved prophylactic treatment.
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Insurance Coverage Limits JAKi Therapy Access for Patients With AA, Especially Non-White Populations
April 25th 2024A survey study showed major barriers to Janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy for patients with alopecia areata, especially for non-White patients who face higher rates of being uninsured and struggle more to afford the treatment.
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