Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
This week, the top managed care news included HHS announcing a finalized rule requiring the disclosure of drug prices in television ads; a report finding high satisfaction with employer health coverage despite the cost; a study finding heart failure is surging among young adults.
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HHS Finalizes Rule Requiring Disclosure of Drug Prices in TV Ads
High Satisfaction With Employer Coverage, but Financial Challenges Persist
Amgen, Syapse Join Forces for Precision Medicine in Oncology
Managing Costs in Diabetes Means Intervening Early to Avoid Complications Later, Experts Say
Dr Rebekah Gee Offers an Inside Look at Louisiana's Subscription Payment Model for HCV Drugs
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