AJMC® in the Press, October 3, 2025

An article published in Becker’s Hospital Review referenced a study published in the November 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care^® (AJMC^®). The study, “Medicare Advantage in Rural Areas: Implications for Hospital Sustainability,” found that Medicare Advantage plans did not hurt rural hospitals financially despite paying less generously than traditional Medicare.

The AMA Morning Rounds referenced 2 articles published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC. The articles, “FDA Approves Guselkumab for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis, Active Psoriatic Arthritis,” and “Most Medicare Beneficiaries Find Plan Shopping Confusing, Survey Finds,” highlighted a recent FDA approval in plaque psoriasis and a recent survey revealing that 75% of Medicare beneficiaries find the process of selecting plans to be challenging.

An article from Newsweek referenced an article published on AJMC.com. The article, “White House, Pfizer Reach Agreement on Drug Discounts; Trump Announces TrumpRx,” focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to lower the cost of select drugs in the US, including a deal made with Pfizer and the launch of TrumpRx, which could lead to further legal challenges.

A conference write-up on AJMC.com, “Trust and Transparency Key for Leveraging AI to Expand Access to Precision Oncology,” was referenced in an article from WebProNews. The article highlighted a panel from the Patient-Centered Oncology Care Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, September 25-26, 2025. The panel emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in matching patients with clinical trials and improving patient care and access.