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Managed Healthcare Executive spoke with Michael Abrams, M.A., managing partner at Numerof & Associates, to discuss the newly passed $50 billion rural hospital relief fund and what it could mean for rural health systems. In a conversation that took place just before the legislation passed in the Senate on July 1, Abrams expressed cautious support for the fund while warning that without proper structure, it could fall short of meaningful change.

In an interview with Managed Healthcare Executive ahead of the Senate and House vote and under President Trump's official seal of approval on July 4, Michael Abrams, M.A., warned that without clear eligibility rules, the newly approved $50 billion rural hospital relief fund could be exploited by non-rural providers and fail to support the facilities it was meant to save.

For patients with psoriasis and Type 2 diabetes, the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) continued to rise steadily over 10 years despite being prescribed medications intended to protect against it, researchers reported in a retrospective study.

Menopause therapy coverage varies by insurance type and is dependent on FDA approval status, clinical guidelines and prior authorizations, all of which are best navigated with the help of a managed care pharmacy expert, according to Susan Cantrell, CEO, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

The prevalence of autoimmune disease patients with a mental health disorder is almost twice the number of patients without, suggesting there is a link between inflammation and conditions such as depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder.

Orsini will be the specialty pharmacy partner for Ekterly.

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In a conversation with Managed Healthcare Executive, Michael Abrams, M.A., managing partner at Numerof & Associates, painted a picture of what’s at stake.

Care gaps in women’s health are closing, thanks to increased cultural awareness of gendered healthcare disparities, according to Susan Cantrell, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

The financial balancing act between providers, government programs and commercial insurers, according to Christoph Dankert, chief network officer of Carrum Health.

Patients addicted to opioids receive less mental health care if they are only covered by public insurance, compared with patients receiving care through alternate funding, according to a recent study published in Addiction Science & Clinical Practice.

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Employers are key to transforming healthcare by creating competitive, cost-effective networks independent of federal policy changes, according to Christoph Dankert, chief network officer of Carrum Health.

As sweeping policy shifts and rising restrictions threaten LGBTQ+ health access, providers, payers and employers reflect on what’s at stake in Pride Month's end—and what it will take to protect affirming equitable care for the future.

Of the 102,166 GLP-1s analyzed, 94% had some form of commercial insurance, yet cost-saving options were still widely overlooked.

Uninsured or self-pay obesity patients can get any dose of Wegovy for $299 from July 1–31, 2025. Patients can get their prescription filled through CenterWell Pharmacy, now associated with Novo Nordisk and WeightWatchers.

A new study finds that enrollees who had difficulty accessing care in Medicare Advantage plans were more likely to switch to traditional Medicare than to another MA plan.

This latest data is a change from previous survey answers, in which 71% of healthcare leaders expected improved profitability and 69% of leaders anticipated a rise in revenue in 2025, according to combined data from the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.

Smart Communications surveyed 3,000 consumers worldwide to understand evolving expectations for digital customer experiences, especially in industries such as healthcare, insurance and financial services.

The letter, signed by 79 medical societies, expresses concern over recent federal immunization review policies and asks that vaccines remain available to patients without cost-sharing.

There are a variety of reasons for this, including stigma, substance use disorders and trauma, according to Sonali Kulkarni, medical director in the Division of HIV and STD Programs at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Hospital-at-home care delivers medical staff, equipment and treatments—such as IV infusions—directly to patients’ homes.

More than 50 insurers have pledged to streamline and simplify the prior authorization process through six new commitments.

Women primary care providers (PCPs) treating Medicare patients in a value-based care model achieved better patient outcomes and earned more per patient than male counterparts, despite receiving equal patient satisfaction ratings, highlighting a potential for value-based payment to help close the gender pay gap.

While drug prices and insurance companies often draw scrutiny, the report shifts the spotlight to hospitals—particularly nonprofit systems—as the main contributor to inflating costs.

The 21st Century Cures Act expanded enrollment eligibility for Medicare Advantage to include people with end-stage kidney disease. Sometimes aggressive marketing followed.

Ways health systems can support care teams treating postpartum hemorrhage and the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Abigail Wooldridge, assistant professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois.