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October 6, 2018

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—Nobel Prize for Immunotherapy 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^® 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 the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to 2 people for research into immunotherapy; physician-run accountable care organizations bring savings for Medicare; research highlights the health impacts of sexual harassment and assault.

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Nobel Prize Recognizes Discoveries With T Cells in Immunotherapy

The Long Road: Nobel Prize Winner James Allison Highlights the Value of Research

Physician ACOs Associated With Growing MSSP Savings Over 3 Years

What We're Reading: Demand for Antibiotics; FDA Inspects Juul; Fast Food Consumption

Sexual Assault, Harassment Raise Women's Risk for Physical and Mental Health Issues

Evidence-Based Diabetes Management—September 2018

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