Managed Care Cast

Today we are bringing you a conversation on how topical therapies can effectively manage atopic dermatitis. Brian Keegan, MD, PhD, FAAD, a dermatologist with Princeton Dermatology, spoke with Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C, physician assistant with Schweiger Dermatology Group; Vikash D. Oza, MD, director of pediatric dermatology at NYU Langone; and Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, dermatologist and dermatopatholo...

In this episode of Managed Care Cast, we talk with Barbara Kelley, executive director of the Hearing Loss Association of America. In our conversation, we discuss advocating for hearing loss awareness, breaking down care barriers related to stigma, and empowering individuals through legislation and public policy. Kelley also highlights the importance of early intervention, advancements in hearing t...

How is AI transforming breast cancer screening? On this episode of Managed Care Cast, leading radiology expert, Robert NIshikawa, PhD, breaks down the latest advancements in deep-learning models designed to work alongside mammograms—improving accuracy, efficiency, and early detection in breast imaging.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® speaks with Melanie T. Turk, PhD, RN, an associate professor in the School of Nursing at Duquesne University and author of a study published in the October 2025 issue. Despite its potential, her study, "Opportunities and Obstacles Associated With the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program," examines the challenges of impleme...

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with Gen Li, PhD, CEO and cofounder of Phesi, a clinical data company that provides AI-driven insights to sponsors and providers to optimize clinical trial efficacy. A recent analysis from Phesi found over 100 diseases currently being studied using GLP-1 RA therapies. The rapid growth of GLP-1 RA therapies being used...

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® speaks with Laxmi Patel, chief strategy officer at Savista, about how the proposed federal Budget Reconciliation Act could reshape Medicaid coverage nationwide. Patel explains why states with large immigrant populations, rural hospital dependence, or provider tax funding could face the most immediate disruptions and what p...

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) speaks with Tory M. Wolff, MBA, an author of a study published in the September 2025 issue and managing partner of Recon Strategy, a management consulting firm specializing in health care strategy. His study, "Impact of More Primary Care Visits on Commercial Health Care Costs," found that more frequent routine prim...

Dr. Anders Kolb on Leading Blood Cancer United Into a New Era by Managed Care Cast

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, expert Mary Catherine Beach, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the practical implications of bias in electronic health care records.

For National Recovery Month, we are joined by Matthew O. Hurford, MD, vice president, Behavioral Health, UPMC Insurance Services Division, and Michael Lynch, MD, an attending emergency physician and medical toxicologist at UPMC. Among the topics we hit on are the 4 crucial dimensions of recovery; understanding that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing; and the challenges and opportuni...

We discuss the May 16 FDA approval of the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer disease. This landmark approval marks a significant shift in how Alzheimer disease is identified, moving away from more traditional methods or invasive methods. Our guests, Howard Fillit, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, and Anthony “Nino” Sireci, MD, MSc, Eli Lilly and Company, help us understand this “huge...

Committed to building safe, reliable, and value-driven AI solutions that enhance health care delivery and the member experience, UPMC Health Plan's approach to AI is grounded in strong governance, balancing innovation with critical ethical concerns. In this conversation, we dive into how UPMC Health Plan builds trust with providers and members, discuss challenges of scaling AI effectively, and hea...

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® speaks with Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA, president of Better Health Worldwide, Inc., and author of a study published in the August 2025 issue. His retrospective analysis, "The Impact of Health Benefit Design on Patients With Infertility," examined how benefit design influences infertility treatment use and pregnancy outcomes...

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the US. In light of Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day, the American Journal of Managed Care® breaks down the most recent advancements in breast cancer prevention, screening, and therapies.

On this episode, Mary Caffrey, Executive Editor of AJMC and Evidence-Based Oncology (EBO), is joined by Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), was the primary interviewee and source for a recent EBO article. His insights in that piece highlight how the IMF’s M-Power initiative builds trust and awareness through its 3-pillar...

Heart failure remains one of the most urgent challenges in health care, affecting millions of individuals and imposing a significant burden on families and the broader health system. Although guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospitalizations, adoption of these therapies remains suboptimal nationwide. Addressing this treatment gap is e...

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® speaks with Jonathan Gabison, MD, DABOM, and Stephen Lott, PharmD, MS. At the University of Michigan, Gabison is an obesity medicine specialist and family physician, while Lott serves as director of the postgraduate year one managed care residency program and manager of the university's prescription drug plan. Their qualit...

Precision medicine has long guided cancer treatment by matching therapies to tumor mutations, but the emerging field of predictive genomics aims to take this further by factoring in a patient’s genetics, health history, and environment to better predict drug response.

Managed Care Cast News Roundup: July 8, 2025 by Managed Care Cast

Explore how the Collaborative Care Model enhances mental health access in this episode featuring Anna Bob, executive director of the Path Forward coalition.

Gastropsychiatrist Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, and Benjamin Cohen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discuss quality of life improvement in terms of behavioral health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care. From shocking patient delays to the surprising role of fax machines in 2025, in this episode, we explore why prior auths are driving burnout, potentially harming outcomes, and what’s being done to streamline the process.

A quick roundup episode of major news and health policy developments from The American Journal of Managed Care.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® speaks with Julia Lucaci, PharmD, MS, the senior director of global health economics and outcomes research at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), an international medical technology company. Her commentary, "Should Payers Incentivize Pharmacies to Blister-Package Chronic Medications?" argues that payers should consider off...

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.