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00:07:11

This Week in Managed Care—Executive Order to Lower...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/08/01

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included top pharmaceutical executives refuse to attend a Trump meeting after executive orders on costs; a survey shows concerns about reopening schools, toll of COVID-19 split by party lines, background; a review of 20 years of data concludes vaccines are "remarkably safe." Read more about the stories in this podcast: Trump Signs 4 Executive Orders in Effort to

00:13:32

Expanding Support for Independent Primary Care...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/28

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the senior vice president of Network Payment Innovation and Contract Management for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, which is launching new value-based payment approach for independent primary care practices. The pilot project will reward practices for keeping patients healthy while providing extra support during the pandemic.

00:07:46

This Week in Managed Care—Promising Experimental...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/25

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included states suing the Trump administration over an HHS rule on nondiscrimination; experimental vaccines show promise against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in healthy subjects; diagnostic delays from COVID-19 may increase cancer-related deaths. Read more about the stories in this podcast: States Sue Trump Administration for Changing Nondiscrimination

00:11:35

Pandemic Lessons and Advice for Public Health Workers...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/21

On today’s episode of Managed Care Cast, we feature a short excerpt of an upcoming interview in the August issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, North Carolina's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, as part of our yearlong Q&A series. We discussed the state's upcoming transition to Medicaid managed care, the pandemic, her advice to public health workers in the face of criticism, and how what is learned from the pandemic can help inform the

00:07:11

This Week in Managed Care—New COVID-19 Hospital Data...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/20

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included states facing COVID-19 spikes reporting health coverage losses; new COVID-19 data protocol raises concerns; and experts discuss key steps to reduce racial inequities in cancer care. Learn more about the stories in this podcast: States Facing COVID-19 Spikes Report Greatest Health Insurance Coverage Losses:

00:13:34

Continuation of Routine Screenings, Care Is Crucial...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/14

Routine preventive screenings and vaccination rates have decreased due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, while the Director of the National Cancer Institute recently warned delays in cancer screenings are likely to result in thousands of excess deaths. At the same time, a recent study found the pandemic could create losses of up to $15 billion for primary care practices. To find out what can be done about these setbacks, and to learn why it is so critical to continue screenings

00:08:14

This Week in Managed Care—Telemedicine Use During...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/11

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included CMS planning to pay more for at-home dialysis equipment; ACR supports continued use of telemedicine after the COVID-19 pandemic passes; coverage of AIDS 2020, the 23rd International AIDS Conference. Read more about the stories in this podcast: CMS Seeks Incentives for At-Home Dialysis in Wake of COVID-19:

00:13:13

What Barriers Inhibit Oral Anticancer Medication Use?

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/09

Medication access barriers and nonadherence significantly impact medication underuse in the United States. This issue is estimated to cost the country’s healthcare system between $100 billion to $290 billion annually, as patients who underuse medication are more likely to have complications, which can result in costly health care utilization. Recently, The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) and National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) announced 2 research grants funding studies of patients’ real-world

00:25:31

Why Amputations Are on the Rise in Some States, Even...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/07/04

The last decade has brought great strides in diabetes care. Better insulins and better technology can allow people with diabetes—both type 1 and type 2—to keep their blood sugar from rising and falling in ways that cause long-term damage to their eyesight and vascular systems. New classes of drugs for patients with type 2 diabetes have been shown to cut the risk of heart and renal failure, and more widespread use could help some patients avoid dialysis. But the good news is not felt by everyone

00:27:41

What Is the Current State of Mental Health in the US...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/30

The significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health was spotlighted in a recent collaborative study conducted by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, Total Brain, and One Mind. Compared with before the pandemic began, study findings indicate stark increases in rates of depression, anxiety, and stress, with women shown to be at a greater risk. On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Michael Thompson, president and CEO of the National Alliance, and Louis

00:06:42

This Week in Managed Care—COVID-19 Racial Disparities...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/27

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included CMS proposing rules for value-based contracting in Medicaid; claims data highlighting racial disparities in COVID-19 effects; an interview with Anthony Fauci, MD, on the progress made against HIV. Read more about the stories in this podcast: CMS Issues Rules to Promote Value-Based Contracting, Pay for High-Cost Therapies in Medicaid:

00:21:43

Caring for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Beneficiaries...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/23

Older and poorer Americans are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Richard Shinto, MD, MBA, president and CEO of InnovaCare Health, about the company’s care of their Medicare Advantage and Medicaid beneficiaries in Puerto Rico during the COVID-19 pandemic. He last spoke with us in 2018 about the effect that Hurricane Maria had on the organization and its members. In today’s podcast, he shares how coping

00:06:20

This Week in Managed Care—Update on COVID-19 Vaccine...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/22

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included more details about the COVID-19 vaccine process; attempts to reinforce social distancing amid reopening; a recap of the American Diabetes Association 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions. Read more about the stories in this podcast: US Releases More Details About COVID-19 Vaccine Process, Says Some Doses Will Be Free:

00:20:49

Analyzing the Individual Marketplace for Health...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/16

The ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty among employers nationwide adjusting to this new normal. Notably, viable health care coverage has emerged as an essential necessity, with employees seeking favorable benefits. A recent analysis by Willis Towers Watson indicates that individual markets, once characterized as volatile, have emerged as an option now associated with stability and growth. On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with John Barkett, MBA, senior

00:08:34

Beneficiaries Face Limited Access to Medicare...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/15

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the lead author of a study in the June issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about the nationwide dearth of suppliers of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, which aims to reach older adults with prediabetes. Natalie D. Ritchie, associate research scientist in the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Office of Research and an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and College of Nursing, discussed her

00:05:57

This Week in Managed Care—COVID-19 Funds for...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/13

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, the top managed care news included HHS distributing COVID-19 funds to Medicaid and CHIP providers; the National Kidney Foundation issues a statement on health disparities and racial violence; a preview of our coverage of the American Diabetes Association 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions. Read more about the stories in this podcast: HHS to Send COVID-19 Funds to Medicaid, CHIP, Safety Net

00:24:11

How Can Digital Care Programs Aid Those with Chronic...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/09

Chronic musculoskeletal pain costs the United States hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Now, with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare providers are tasked with providing optimal care to patients while minimizing human contact as much as possible. On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Jeffrey Krauss, MD, chief medical officer of Hinge Health and Stanford Clinical assistant professor. In a study Dr. Krauss co-wrote entitled “Digital care for chronic

00:07:12

This Week in Managed Care—Avoidable Hospitalizations...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/06

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week. This week, top managed care stories included an additional setback for Medicaid work rules; another study finding more benefits from SGLT2 inhibitors; researchers finding unwanted end-of-life care causes stress. Read more about the stories in this podcast: OCM, Other APM Timelines Extended Due to COVID-19: www.ajmc.com/focus-of-the-week/ocm-other-apm-timelines-extended-due-to-covid-19 Racial Disparities

00:16:19

The Challenges and Strengths of Physician-Led ACOs in...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/06/03

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the lead author of a study in the May issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about the shift in new accountable care organizations (ACOs) from being led by hospital systems to being led by physician groups, and the accompanying policy shifts that are needed. David Muhlestein, the chief strategy and chief research officer at Leavitt Partners, also discussed his thoughts on the affect of coronavirus disease 2019 on ACOs. The study is titled

00:09:48

An Inside Look at Innovations by MJFF to Assist the...

Managed Care Cast ·

2020/05/26

Amid COVID-19, patients with Parkinson disease have had to adjust to the physical and mental challenges precipitated by the pandemic. Notably, those with Parkinson disease, who are already linked with heightened feelings of stress and anxiety, may be further at risk. On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Rachel Dolhun, MD, vice president of Medical Communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, about recent innovations by The Michael J. Fox Foundation to

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