Rose is an associate editorial director at The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®).
She has a BA in journalism & media studies and Spanish from Rutgers University. You can connect with Rose on LinkedIn.
Certain Comorbidities May Predict Cardiovascular Event Risk After ADT for Prostate Cancer
The presence of certain comorbidities prior to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer may be associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular events after starting ADT, recent research found.
Dr Jeffrey Lancet Discusses the Evolving Therapy Landscape of AML
Jeffrey E. Lancet, MD, chair of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center, gave insight on the evolving treatment landscape of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the potential of immunotherapy and targeted therapies going forward.
For Treatment Resistance in NSCLC, Repeat Biomarker Testing Is Key, Says Dr Mark Socinski
Mark A. Socinski, MD, executive director of AdventHealth Cancer Institute, gave insight into treatment resistance and the importance of repeat biomarker testing at the time of disease progression in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Patients With Prostate Cancer Most Concerned With ADT Cost, Delivery Method
A cross-sectional survey of patient preferences found that the out-of-pocket cost of treatment was the most impactful attribute for patients when choosing an androgen deprivation therapy (ADTs) for their prostate cancer.
Value-Based Care: Is It Possible for All Providers to Succeed?
Craig D. Pederson, principal at Insight Health Care Partners, discussed the evolving landscape of value-based care and challenges to implementation from the provider perspective during his keynote presentation at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023.
How Chronic Care Management Can Benefit Providers and Patients
A session led by Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP-C, RN, at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023 detailed the potential of chronic care management billing for physicians who are not currently doing it and recommendations for optimizing the process.
Interventions for Successful Implementation of Value-Based Care
In a presentation at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023, Robert L. Waterhouse Jr, MD, MBA, HSM, chief medical officer at Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, discussed the challenges of value-based care implementation and how to overcome them.
Highlighting Opportunities for Progress in a Changing Health Care Landscape
Some of the health care transformations that were forced by the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to benefit patients and the health care system, Jacques Sokolov, MD, said during his keynote address at the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023.
Dr Jeffrey Lancet on Treatment Considerations in the Changing AML Therapy Landscape
Jeffrey E. Lancet, MD, chair of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center and professor of oncologic sciences at University of South Florida, discussed the shift to targeted therapies in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
ASTRO, ESTRO Release First Guideline for Definitive Local Therapy in Oligometastatic NSCLC
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) jointly released a clinical guideline on the use of definitive local therapy for the treatment of oligometastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Dr Jacque Sokolov Discusses Health Care Transformation Ahead of NAMCP Spring Managed Care Forum 2023
Jacque Sokolov, MD, president and chairman at SSB Solutions, previews his keynote presentation and discusses the unique, shifting health care atmosphere leading into the National Association of Managed Care Physicians (NAMCP) Spring Managed Care Forum 2023.
Study Suggests Use of Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Is Increasing
The use of active surveillance for indolent prostate cancer cases continues to rise in the United States, but rates of use are lower in minority groups, low-income groups, and patients in rural areas, a recent study found.
Investigational Drug Could Improve Stem Cell Collection for ASCT
Adding motixafortide to standard stem cell mobilization therapy for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) significantly improved collection success rates vs standard therapy plus a placebo in a phase 3 trial of patients with multiple myeloma.
Ixazomib Shows PFS Benefit Across Age and Frailty Subgroups in Multiple Myeloma
A secondary analysis of the phase 3 TOURMALINE-MM4 trial found that ixazomib as postinduction maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma produced a progression-free survival (PFS) benefit vs a placebo across age and frailty subgroups.
DNA Sequencing Prior to HCT Identifies Patients at Risk of Poor AML Outcomes
A study of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in first remission found that the presence of certain variants indicative of measurable residual disease ahead of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) was associated with relapse and worse survival.
ICER White Paper Recommends Health Technology Assessment Strategies to Improve Care Equity
A white paper published by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) established a series of recommendations and guidelines for health technology assessment that aim to address health care disparities.
Study Links Early Pet Exposure, Reduced Food Allergy Incidence in Japanese Children
Exposure to pets during fetal development or early infancy was associated with reduced instances of food allergies in young children, with different pet exposures potentially reducing the incidence risk of certain allergen types.