AJMC® in the Press, February 4, 2022

States participating in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model will be testing outcomes-based payments for sickle cell disease treatments.

A quick roundup episode of major health policy developments, from shifting COVID-19 vaccine guidance and scientific publishing controversies to rising cancer care costs and the impact of oncology biosimilars.

Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA, a former senior advisor to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and internist and cardiologist by training, explains how the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model hopes to work, and addresses concerns about delays and denials from revamped prior authorization processes.

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

Adam Colborn, JD, associate vice president of congressional affairs at AMCP, shares insights on the impact of the Most Favored Nation drug pricing order when it comes to access, affordability, and innovations in US health care.

Jayme Ambrose, DNP, RN, CCM, of Adobe Population Health, explores how addressing social determinants of health transforms maternal care delivery, reduces disparities, and improves outcomes for mothers and infants.