2+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) The authors discuss the need to repair a house divided among research, health care, and the multisector health community. However, this Minnesota Care Coordination Effectiveness Study (MNCARES) has proven its worth with a base in primary care, which is crucial for making health care affordable and producing excellent outcomes. Several articles describe MNCARES" findings, including that integrated social workers are more likely to make assessments for social services and are more involved with referrals.3 No one can confidently say at this point how far and to what end artificial intelligence will go in health care and health. But if there is ever a bright prognosis, promoting a learning health community is one.12 Source of Funding: None. Author Disclosures: The authors report no relationship or financial interest with any entity that would pose a conflict of interest with the subject matter…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (217+ words) Chris Johnson, MBA, discusses how the Medicaid cuts could affect children's eligibility to receive health care. Chris Johnson, MBA, CEO and founder of Bluebird Kids Health, spoke about the main effects of the Medicaid cuts associated with pediatric health, introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as these cuts could lead to millions losing their health care. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated. Can you explain how the Medicaid cuts introduced in the budget bill will present themselves in the coming years? 3.0 Credits / Psychiatry 1.5 Credits / Allergy, Immunology 1.0 Credit / Psychiatry 1.5 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Oncology 1.5 Credit / Pain Management/Opioids 0.5 Credit / Neurology 1.0 Credit / Cardiology 1.0 Credit / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer 2.0 Credits / General Pharmacy 2.0 Credits / Pain Management 1.5 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry 1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health 1.5 Credits / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology 1.5 Credits / Oncology, Hematology 1.5 Credits…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) The Rural Health Transformation Program invests $50 billion to enhance health care access and quality in rural America. CMS has officially launched the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, a landmark initiative allocating $50 billion over 5 years to address health care access and quality gaps that have long impacted rural areas, according to a press release from CMS.1 The program, which was established under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, aims to improve health care outcomes in rural communities in 5 strategic areas, which it notes are "grounded in the statutorily approved uses of funds: "This program is a historic investment that will catalyze needed change in rural health systems and improve lives for generations to come,CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, said in a statement.1For too long, when it comes to health care access and infrastructure, we've left behind the backbone of America....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Researchers found more local pharmacies than facilities that prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in areas of high case load. The formulation of a protocol depicting and identifying the potential effect of expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and other HIV prevention services across pharmacies revealed that there are more available pharmacies in the US than there are facilities that prescribe PrEP, indicating a potential gap in services that can be used to expand access to PrEP.1 The maps the researchers created spanned all 50 states, with 1 US territory and 54 cities. The researchers found that there was more accessibility to pharmacies across the country compared with facilities that prescribed PrEP. Areas of high caseloads of HIV also had more accessibility to pharmacies compared with facilities that prescribed PrEP across state, county, and zip code levels. The mean PrEP facility-to-need ratio (PfnR) for pharmacies…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago (189+ words) The AMCP Nexus 2025 conference will bring together professionals to discuss drug access and policy, as well as the future of pharmacy. Thousands of managed care professionals will gather next week in National Harbor, Maryland, just south of Washington, DC, for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2025 conference, providing a fitting backdrop for discussions on the future of pharmacy and health care in the US. AMCP Nexus 2025 will also offer a range of experiences beyond traditional learning.1 Attendees can network with peers during built-in breaks, relax and recharge as needed in the expo hall's dedicated "Zen Den," or update their headshot in the headshot lounge. Ahead of next week's festivities, Susan Cantrell, CEO of AMCP, shared exclusive insights with The American Journal of Managed Care" (AJMC"), including what she is personally most excited about for AMCP Nexus 2025.3 "the summit…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (482+ words) With 80% of today's cancer drugs reaching the US market under the FDA's accelerated approval pathway,1 it's no surprise that uncertainties remain when new therapies are first used to treat patients beyond a clinical trial. But just how much do oncologists know about these uncertainties? Reached by email, Cherla told Evidence-Based Oncology (EBO) that "there does not seem to be an adequate mechanism in place to adequately communicate the known evidence and limitations of drugs to physicians, especially for drugs approved through expedited pathways." Cherla attributed the findings to the FDA sticking to past practice instead of finding more effective ways to communicate. "One example is the drug facts box," which he called "a concise and structured summary" of benefits and risks. He cited trial data that show this method is more effective in relaying information to the general population.3 "Given…...

11+ mon, 10+ hour ago (195+ words) This year's most-viewed articles and videos on myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) explored patient quality of life, risk factors for progression, and more. The top 5 most popular articles and videos about myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) on AJMC.com this year included research on the efficacy of various treatment strategies, as well as insights on care delivery to improve quality of life. Here are the 5 most-viewed MDS pieces of 2024. 5. Dr Jennifer Vaughn: We Can Provide Aggressive, Effective Treatment, but Help Patients Maintain Quality of Life Watch the full interview. 4. Celiac Disease Associated With Varying Risks for Cancers 3. JAK Inhibitors Show Promise in Concurrent Myeloid Disorders, IADs 2. Report: ESAs Largely Ineffective in Lower-Risk MDS 1. Study Identifies Risk Factors for Progression From Low-Risk MDS New Generation of CAR T May Elicit Improved CR Rates in CLL Five Years Later: Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges, Next Steps Stripped of…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) Our top content from the Spring Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit featured topics on health care worker retention, advancements in precision medicine, and more! Our top content coverage from the Spring Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit included discussions on health care worker retention strategies, integrating electronic health records (EHRs) in precision medicine, and initiatives for improving quality in cancer care. 5. Treating the Whole Person in Cancer Care: Addressing Comprehensive Services 4. ACCC AMCCBS 2024: On Location Interviews, Day 1 3. What Are the Steps to Quality Improvement in Cancer Care? 2. Integrating the EHR for Precision Medicine Has Evolved 1. Retaining Health Care Workers Starts With Insights on "How We Can Stop Breaking Them" FDA Approves Zanidatamab-hrii for HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions Uniting…...

11+ mon, 1+ day ago (210+ words) The top articles about pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in 2024 included FDA approvals, the effect of salt substitutes on hypertension, and how diagnosis time affects outcomes. Outcomes based on diagnosis time, how salt substitute affects hypertension, and FDA approvals made up our 5 top articles of 2024 about pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Below are our top 5 most-read articles of this year. To view the entirely of our PAH coverage, visit our PAH page. 5. Researchers Emphasize Importance of Appropriate Kidney Transplant Management Based on PH Type 4. FDA Approves Macitentan, Tadalafil Combination Tablet for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 3. Salt Substitute Reduces Incidence of Hypertension in Older Adults The top articles about PAH in 2024 centered on FDA approvals and hypertension | Image credit: tashatuvango - stock.adobe.com 2. FDA Approves Sotatercept, First-in-Class Treatment for Adults With PAH 1. PAH Treatment Outcomes Similar Regardless of Diagnosis Time High Uric Acid Appears…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago (48+ words) Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD | Authors | The American Journal of Managed Care provides insights into the latest news and research in managed care across multimedia platforms. Any potential reduction in access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would increase both cost and the number of diagnoses of HIV....