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Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Executive Orders on Public Health Reform and Other Health News

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Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.

This week, the top managed care news included President Joe Biden's executive orders to reform public health; incoming CDC Director to prioritize communication, coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine rollout; CMS finalizes rule on electronic prior authorization.

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Read more about the stories in this podcast:

Focusing on Public Health, Biden to Seek Change With Numerous Executive Orders

New CDC Guidance to Base State COVID-19 Vaccine Supply on Administration Rates

CMS Finalizes Rule on Electronic Prior Authorization

Promoting Equitable Access to Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Crisis

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