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06/15/2026
Hannah Musick
Population health management strategies that combine early chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection, risk stratification, and integrated primary-nephrology care may help reduce disease progression, cardiovascular complications, and health care...
Population health management strategies that combine early chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection, risk stratification, and integrated primary-nephrology care may help reduce disease progression, cardiovascular complications, and health care...
Population health management...
06/15/2026
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Behind the Bill
06/12/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intensifies its review of Medicaid demonstration waivers and state-directed payments, managed care stakeholders are assessing what heightened federal scrutiny could mean for program...
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intensifies its review of Medicaid demonstration waivers and state-directed payments, managed care stakeholders are assessing what heightened federal scrutiny could mean for program...
As the Centers for Medicare &...
06/12/2026
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News
06/11/2026
Hannah Musick
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab, with or without platinum-based chemotherapy, produced durable responses and manageable safety across programmed death-ligand 1 expression levels in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer...
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab, with or without platinum-based chemotherapy, produced durable responses and manageable safety across programmed death-ligand 1 expression levels in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer...
Datopotamab deruxtecan plus...
06/11/2026
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News
06/09/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) offices may serve as an additional setting to inform women on colorectal cancer (CRC) and provide preventative screenings, but discrepancies in care still exist based on age, race, income, and insurance...
Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) offices may serve as an additional setting to inform women on colorectal cancer (CRC) and provide preventative screenings, but discrepancies in care still exist based on age, race, income, and insurance...
Obstetrician/gynecologist...
06/09/2026
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News
06/08/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related hospitalizations among patients with multiple myeloma are becoming increasingly costly despite declining mortality rates, highlighting persistent disparities and the urgent need for strategies to prevent serious infections...
Pneumonia-related...
06/08/2026
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News
06/08/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US survey of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) found that food restrictions associated with certain tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) may complicate daily routines, reduce treatment adherence, and increase interest in more...
A US survey of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) found that food restrictions associated with certain tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) may complicate daily routines, reduce treatment adherence, and increase interest in more...
A US survey of patients with...
06/08/2026
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News
06/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Clinical pharmacists nearly doubled SGLT2 inhibitor initiation among veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes in a large US Department of Veterans Affairs quality improvement study.
Clinical pharmacists nearly doubled SGLT2 inhibitor initiation among veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes in a large US Department of Veterans Affairs quality improvement study.
Clinical pharmacists nearly...
06/05/2026
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News
06/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Researchers examined epidural spinal injections as a candidate for de-implementation, specifically for patients with chronic low back pain, and provided suggestions for successfully redirecting care toward more effective and sustainable...
Researchers examined epidural spinal injections as a candidate for de-implementation, specifically for patients with chronic low back pain, and provided suggestions for successfully redirecting care toward more effective and sustainable...
Researchers examined epidural...
06/05/2026
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News
06/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A clinical trial comparing CT-P39 with reference omalizumab found both drugs to be comparable both in efficacy and safety, indicating CT-P39 as a suitable alternative to omalizumab for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
A clinical trial comparing CT-P39 with reference omalizumab found both drugs to be comparable both in efficacy and safety, indicating CT-P39 as a suitable alternative to omalizumab for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).
A clinical trial comparing...
06/04/2026
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Behind the Bill
05/29/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized updates to the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act, lowering administrative fees, creating a centralized dispute portal, and...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized updates to the federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act, lowering administrative fees, creating a centralized dispute portal, and...
The Centers for Medicare &...
05/29/2026
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KOL Insights

Jill Hellmann
Interview
06/03/2026
Jill Hellmann, MSN, RN
In this interview, a guest expert discusses research presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on how the growing use of oral oncolytics and the increasing prevalence of concurrent cancers may expose...
In this interview, a guest expert discusses research presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting on how the growing use of oral oncolytics and the increasing prevalence of concurrent cancers may expose...
In this interview, a guest...
06/03/2026
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Nephrology, kidney disease
Managed Care Insights
05/29/2026
Suzanne Watnick, MD
Suzanne Watnick, MD, explains why earlier chronic kidney disease detection, broader access to proven therapies, and reimbursement policies that support innovation are critical to improving kidney care outcomes and reducing progression to...
Suzanne Watnick, MD, explains why earlier chronic kidney disease detection, broader access to proven therapies, and reimbursement policies that support innovation are critical to improving kidney care outcomes and reducing progression to...
Suzanne Watnick, MD, explains...
05/29/2026
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Nephrology, kidney disease
Managed Care Insights
05/29/2026
Suzanne Watnick, MD
Dr Suzanne Watnick examines how greater investment, equitable policies, and stakeholder collaboration will be essential to ensuring that emerging kidney therapies improve outcomes without widening existing disparities in care.
Dr Suzanne Watnick examines how greater investment, equitable policies, and stakeholder collaboration will be essential to ensuring that emerging kidney therapies improve outcomes without widening existing disparities in care.
Dr Suzanne Watnick examines how...
05/29/2026
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Nephrology, kidney disease
Managed Care Insights
05/29/2026
Suzanne Watnick, MD
Dr Suzanne Watnick explains how value-based kidney care can improve outcomes by shifting focus upstream to earlier chronic kidney disease intervention, prevention, and long-term cost savings.
Dr Suzanne Watnick explains how value-based kidney care can improve outcomes by shifting focus upstream to earlier chronic kidney disease intervention, prevention, and long-term cost savings.
Dr Suzanne Watnick explains how...
05/29/2026
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CO
Interview
04/23/2026
Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD, MPH
A member of our First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board explains why managed care decisions hinge on confidence over speed—and how embedding behavioral science across the care continuum can close adherence gaps, activate patients,...
A member of our First Report Managed Care Editorial Advisory Board explains why managed care decisions hinge on confidence over speed—and how embedding behavioral science across the care continuum can close adherence gaps, activate patients,...
A member of our First Report...
04/23/2026
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Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal
Videos
03/31/2026
Lingbin Meng, MD, PhD
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how adding retifanlimab to chemotherapy may reshape frontline treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Lingbin Meng, MD, discusses how...
03/31/2026
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Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Videos
03/31/2026
Al B. Benson, III, MD, FACP, FASCO
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the epidemiology and unmet clinical need in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) and examines the evolving role of immunotherapy in the first-line setting. He also contextualizes recent regulatory and...
Dr Benson reviews the...
03/31/2026
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Videos
03/30/2026
Andy De, CMO
A guest expert explains why generative AI has largely stalled in health care and argues that agentic AI—focused on automating workflows and driving action—offers a more practical path to measurable ROI, improved clinician productivity, and...
A guest expert explains why generative AI has largely stalled in health care and argues that agentic AI—focused on automating workflows and driving action—offers a more practical path to measurable ROI, improved clinician productivity, and...
A guest expert explains why...
03/30/2026
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Regulatory Insights
03/30/2026
Adam Colborn, JD
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms, heightened scrutiny of health care consolidation, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer drug models are poised to reshape the policy landscape, with uncertain implications for patient costs and market dynamics.
New federal PBM reforms,...
03/30/2026
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MANAGED CARE Q&A
03/26/2026
Abby Reynolds, PharmD
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest expert explains why emotional readiness—not motivation or access alone—often determines whether patients can successfully initiate and persist on specialty therapies.
In this interview, a guest...
03/26/2026
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Issue Features

Infographic
05/21/2026
The infographic summarizes 76-week study data from the phase 3 FIBRONEER-IPF trial to provide additional insights on lung function trends, disease progression, mortality risk, and safety outcomes over time with nerandomilast.
The infographic summarizes 76-week study data from the phase 3 FIBRONEER-IPF trial to provide additional insights on lung function trends, disease progression, mortality risk, and safety outcomes over time with nerandomilast.
The infographic summarizes...
05/21/2026
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Sponsored
10/16/2025
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults—the first and only oral pain signal inhibitor highly selective for NaV1.81
JOURNAVX is an oral nonopioid...
10/16/2025
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Infographic
08/06/2025
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 trial results, demonstrating nerandomilast significantly reduced the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC) over 52 weeks compared to placebo. Nerandomilast exhibited a favorable safety...
The infographic summarizes the...
08/06/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
Lynn Carroll; Rahul Sharma
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will be under increasing financial pressure in 2025 and beyond as they struggle to reduce costs while improving care quality—particularly as actions at the federal level threaten to severely disrupt the industry. Not...
Health care organizations will...
05/12/2025
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Feature Story
05/12/2025
David J. Sand, MD, MBA; Lynn Carroll
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the future of health care. It is the best approach to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and addressing overall population health through a focus on prevention, care coordination and overall wellness.
Value-based care (VBC) is the...
05/12/2025
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Interactive Features

PIPELINE PROJECTIONS
03/26/2026
Roy Moore
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly expanding atopic dermatitis pipeline is intensifying competition, reshaping payer strategies, and raising the bar for new therapies.
Roy Moore outlines how a rapidly...
03/26/2026
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Quiz
11/25/2025
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The transformation of traditional health care call centers into “smart access hubs” relies entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage all patient interactions and scheduling.
True or False: The...
11/25/2025
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