Impact of Obesity Interventions on Managed Care

Venetoclax demonstrated impressive efficacy in octogenarians with CLL, although treatment management posed some challenges.

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.

Telitacicept is a dual-targeting agent that attaches to and blocks the effects of 2 key signaling proteins, B-lymphocyte stimulator and a proliferation-inducing ligand, to treat the B-cell–mediated autoimmune disease, generalized myasthenia gravis.

A quick roundup episode of major news and health policy developments from The American Journal of Managed Care.

Discontinuing the weight loss treatment before hitting the recommended maintenance dose contributes to low-value care despite provider follow-up and efforts to manage side effects, says Hamlet Gasoyan, PhD, Cleveland Clinic.

Nemolizumab significantly and safely improved itch and skin lesions for up to 2 years in patients with moderate to severe prurigo nodularis.