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Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—CAR T Therapy Coverage and Other Health News

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® (AJMC®) 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 CMS' proposal to cover chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy; a study faulting the FDA’s handling of fentanyl oversight; and breast surgeons calling for genetic testing for all patients with breast cancer.

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CMS Proposes That Patients Be Enrolled in Studies to Get Coverage for CAR T-Cell Therapy

Study Criticizes FDA Safety Oversight of Rapid-Release Fentanyl

Breast Surgeons Seek Genetic Testing for All Patients With Breast Cancer

Greater Diet Drink Consumption Heightens Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Women

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