Answer our poll: What do you think was the top non–COVID-19 story in 2020?
The following stories were the most-read news stories on AJMC.com in 2020 that were not related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
FDA's Revised Blood Donation Guidance for Gay Men Still Courts Controversy
FDA Recalls All Ranitidine (Zantac) Products, Citing Increased Risk of Cancer
Fish Oil Debate Continues as Study Finds No Risk Reduction From Omega-3 Combo
FDA Steps Up Warning for Montelukast for Risk of Mental Health Side Effects
Review of Ketamine in ED for Acute Pain Finds Similar Efficacy to Other Pain Relief
Answer our poll by making a choice below – which do you think was the top non–COVID-19 story in 2020?
Exploring Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Variations
March 26th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the March 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on variations in prior authorization use across Medicare Advantage plans.
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CMS released a final rule to help patients obtain Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage and issued a proposed rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities; debate over if gift card incentives are acceptable in health care marketing.
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Navigating Health Literacy, Social Determinants, and Discrimination in National Health Plans
February 13th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the February 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on how health plans can screen for health literacy, social determinants of health, and perceived health care discrimination.
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Dr Chakra Chaulagain: PFS Is the "Bare Minimum," but OS Is Ideal for Choosing Between MM Therapies
March 28th 2024Response rates are important when choosing between therapies to treat multiple myeloma (MM), but improvement overall survival (OS) is the ideal, said Chakra Chaulagain MD, FACP, hematologist/oncologist, Maroone Cancer Center of Cleveland Clinic Florida.
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