Christina Mattina

The May issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on diabetes drug cost-effectiveness, patient-centered medical homes, and value-based insurance design. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.

The April issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on deaths in opioid users, colorectal cancer screening, and health system competition. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.

In a discussion at the 2019 Spring Session of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, speakers provided updates to the treatment landscape for lung cancer and presented a case study from the clinic.

Making lifesaving but costly cancer therapies available to patients requires collaboration across the healthcare system, agreed a panel of stakeholders at the Business of Oncology Summit hosted by the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology.

In a panel discussion during the Business of Oncology Summit hosted by the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, survivors and caregivers described how their cancer journeys were affected by financial toxicity.

The treatment of lung cancer with personalized medicine has come a long way in recent decades, but still more achievements remain to be seen, said Bruce Johnson, MD, FASCO, immediate past president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, during his keynote speech opening the Business of Oncology Summit hosted by the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology in Kissimmee, Florida.

Leveraging technology to perform real-time prescription benefit checks could give patients and providers personalized cost knowledge when a drug is being prescribed, but standardization of the process is needed for wider uptake, according to a session at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting.

A trio of posters presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting show that high healthcare utilization leads to substantial costs among individuals living with HIV, but prompt initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens after diagnosis can help contain costs in both Medicaid-covered and commercially insured patients.

Several efforts are underway nearly a year after the Trump administration released its blueprint to lower drug prices in May 2018, but tracking their outcomes depends on what metric is used to define drug prices, according to a session at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting, held March 25-28 in San Diego, California.

Utilization management tools and formulary designs are components of a multifaceted strategy to curb opioid overdose death rates, but they must be applied in a flexible manner, according to speakers at the Academy of Managed Care annual meeting.

Aimee Tharaldson, PharmD, senior clinical consultant in emerging therapeutics for Express Scripts, presented her look at the development pipeline to a crowded room at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual Meeting, held March 25-28 in San Diego, California.

In a session at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual Meeting held March 25-28 in San Diego, California, speakers discussed the value-based contract process in Medicaid from both the manufacturer and the payer perspectives.

The March issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on immuno-oncology costs and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in addition to studies on the issue’s theme of Medicaid. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, will resign his post in about a month. The physician has been active in fighting youth e-cigarette use, encouraging generic drug competition, and in modernizing approval processes while leading the FDA. Reports said he wants to spend more time with his family.

Therapeutic updates from Patient-Centered Oncology Care® 2018.

Updates on the Oncology Care Model from the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting.

Various stakeholders discuss the future of oncology care at the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting. Editor’s Note: After this issue went to press, Wes Hall passed away February 20, 2019, after living more than 5 years with stage IV stomach cancer. He was active in the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network and supported participation in clinical trials.

The February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on value-based arrangements, effects of cesarean delivery data, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

For the eighth year, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) presents its annual issue focused on health information technology (IT). This year, articles featured insights on health information exchange use, data breach consequences, telemedicine experiences, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

This year, some of the most-read peer-reviewed research published in The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) explored cost-saving models of care, the benefits and hazards of health information technology, effects of incorporating Choosing Wisely principles into clinical decision support tools, and more.

In 2018, articles in The American Journal of Accountable Care® (AJAC) analyzed experiences within accountable care organizations (ACOs), the cost-effectiveness of initiatives to prevent readmissions, and much more. Here are the top 5 most-read articles published in AJAC in 2018.

As 2018 draws to a close, the articles in the December issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) touch on some of the timeliest topics of the year, including the value of innovative immuno-oncology treatments, results of practice transformation initiatives, and much more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

Hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease, is a serious neuropsychiatric condition that causes severe burden among patients and the healthcare system.

At a session of The American Journal of Managed Care®'s Patient-Centered Oncology Care® 2018 meeting, held November 16 in Philadelphia, panelists shared their views on the future of oncology value-based payment models and how they as payers and providers can help advance these models.

The November 2018 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) has a special focus on substance use disorder, but its studies also touch on disparities in patient portal adoption and the cost impacts of dementia. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

The October 2018 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) includes studies on diabetes outcomes, the effect of feedback reports on physician behavior, accountable care organization performance, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

With a focus on social determinants, the September 2018 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) yields new insights on the health effects of food insecurity, health literacy, language barriers, and more. Here are 5 findings from the research published in the issue.

The unique composition and massive size of California’s population means that health plans and systems in the state have had to explore new ways to improve the delivery of healthcare for those with complex health and social needs, according to panelists at the AHIP Institute & Expo 2018.

After natural disasters like wildfires in California and hurricanes in Puerto Rico, leaders from an integrated healthcare system and a health plan spoke at the AHIP Institute & Expo to share their first-hand lessons on how businesses can continue their operations when disaster strikes.

A day after making headlines as he was announced CEO of the new joint healthcare company formed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, Atul Gawande, MD, took the stage at the America's Health Insurance Plans Institute & Expo to deliver a talk on the importance of thoughtful care, particularly at the end of life, and how it can be incorporated into a better healthcare system.