AJMC® in the Press, November 15, 2024

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Key Takeaways

The Wellth app demonstrated cost savings for patients with chronic conditions by improving medication adherence.
Medicaid acceptance variability among allergists poses a barrier to allergy care, impacting children's health outcomes.
Hospital facility fees are more than double those of ambulatory surgery centers, highlighting cost discrepancies.
Semaglutide treatment reduces healthcare costs for patients with obesity, heart failure, or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
USDA's new preventive measures include testing bulk raw milk to curb bird flu spread.

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An article from Becker’s Payer Issues referenced a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care^® (AJMC^®). The study, “Cost Savings From an mHealth Tool for Improving Medication Adherence,” found that there were cost savings from implementing the Wellth app in patients with several chronic conditions.

A study titled “Geographic Variability of Medicaid Acceptance Among Allergists in the US,” published in the August 2024 issue of AJMC, was referenced in an article from Healio. The study found that finding a provider that accepts a patient’s insurance was a barrier to accessing health care related to allergies, which could affect health outcomes in children with different allergies.

A commentary published in the November 2024 issue of AJMC, titled “Privately Negotiated Facility Fees at Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Hospitals,” was referenced in an article published by Becker’s ASC Review. The commentary highlighted the differences in hospital facility fees and ambulatory surgery center facility fees, with hospital facility fees more than double the cost of ambulatory surgery center fees.

An article from Smoky Mountain News referenced an article published on AJMC.com, the website of AJMC. The article, “The Effects of Chronic Fear on a Person’s Health,” featured an interview with Mary D. Moller, PhD, DNP, ARNP, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN, who described how chronic fear can affect several different systems within the body.

An article from Becker’s Hospital Review referenced an article published on AJMC.com. The article, “Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Health Care Expenses for Patients with Obesity, HF, ASCVD,” presented results from Obesity Week 2024 that found that initiating treatment with semaglutide could reduce health care costs in patients with obesity who have either heart failure or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

A Managed Care Cast podcast, “Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity: Youth Behavioral Health Strategy Program,” was referenced in an NIHCM newsletter. The podcast featured an interview with Chris Barton, LCSW, the senior director of Integrated Systems of Care & Network Innovation at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, where he discussed specific needs of youth with mental health and substance use issues.

An article from Food Safety News referenced an article published on AJMC.com. The article, “Bird Flu Cases Spark More Preventive Measures to Curb Spread,” reported on the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it would be testing bulk raw milk across the country to curb the spread of bird flu.