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While a connection has been found between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease, a recent study has found no link between another skin disease, atopic dermatitis, and cardiovascular disease.

Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a new collaboration with Genethon for gene therapy research in efforts to develop new Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatments.

The deal that reopened state government leaves the state's largest insurer with more oversight than when it began, but Horizon avoided loss of control of its board, and its reserves will not be redirected to a "wellness fund."

New clinical trial research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer suggests that ARMO BioSciences’ immuno-oncology drug, AM0010, is effective in treating patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke following an acute exacerbation if they have a history or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

A recent article by contributor Jennifer Major, MS, RD, explored the calorie counts in the popular salads sold at chain restaurants nationwide and how they stack up to fast food like burgers.

Despite rhetoric clearly at odds with how insurance companies operate, Governor Chris Christie is tapping into long-term frustration among some Democratic lawmakers with the growth and shift in mission of the state's largest health insurer.

Whipple’s disease (WD) is a rare disease that predominantly affects middle-aged white men, and its diagnosis is often delayed because it is misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. A new study in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases aimed to describe clinical symptoms of WD and appropriate treatment.

A new liquid biopsy test that uses flow cytometry to detect cancer cells has been FDA approved for chronic leukemia, acute leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloproliferative neoplasms.

When medical care recommendations are followed for handling patients with opioid addiction, the death rate among these patients can decrease by up to one-third, according to new research.

Governor Chris Christie shut state government down shortly after midnight Saturday and has ordered lawmakers into a special session at 11 a.m. He and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto are at odds over a plan to alter governance for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state's largest insurer.

Speaker Vincent Prieto would not post a bill overhauling Horizon's governance, saying it should not be rammed through in 4 days with little debate. As a result, 35 Assembly members withheld their votes on the budget. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has demanded that the Horizon bill be part of a budget deal, and state government will shut down at midnight without a new spending plan.

This week, the top managed care news included the Senate announcing it would delay voting on the healthcare bill until after July 4; the FDA outlined a plan to expedite drug approvals; and Joe and Jill Biden launched the Biden Cancer Initiative.

The crossover among device makers, digital health, and big data continues, as consolidation that some have predicted in the diabetes space is apparent.

New data suggest that more Americans report walking for leisure, transportation, or exercise in the past week, although these increases were not uniform across all sociodemographic groups.

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, many people are planning to spend time outside under the sun. Sunscreen is necessary for this time of year to protect against the sun’s harmful rays; however, it is only effective if it is used properly.

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would reform medical malpractice by capping noneconomic damages at $250,000. Supporters say the reform would reduce frivolous claims and prevent doctors from practicing costly defensive medicine. Here’s a look at 5 aspects of medical malpractice in the United States.

With half a year behind us, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) is reflecting back on the journal articles published through all journals in the franchise over the first half of 2017. The topics of interest ranged from alternative payment models to yoga and all focused on providing better care and better outcomes for patients.

With the year 2017 halfway over, The American Journal of Managed Care® is looking back at the news of the first half of the year. Here we bring you the most read news stories, including conference coverage, a take on the new president’s first executive order, reimbursement challenges, and more.

Among a group of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who were previously unresponsive to rituximab, a new antibody could help enable the immune system to attack the cancer cells, according to a study in PLOS One.

In the June issue of The American Journal of Accountable Care®, authors described how their accountable care organization achieved impressive shared savings.

Palliative care offers the chance to boost the quality of cancer care, but outdated beliefs that these services should not start until the end of life limit its use. The current issue of Evidence-Based Oncology™, a publication of The American Journal of Managed Care®, explores ways to bring palliative care to more patients who need it.

The scientific statement seeks research on the mechanisms that make it so challenging for people to keep weight off once it is lost.

Tort reform has been on doctors' wish lists for decades. Supporters of reform say it would reduce frivolous claims and stop doctors from practicing defensive medicine, while some consumer groups say doctors should not be insulated from liability for egregious errors.

Radiotherapy is responsible for a significant reduction in breast cancer mortality. However, the treatment may lead to the development of a different cancer or heart disease in the future.