Decision clarifies ERISA preemption

In an opinion article, investigators argue that gene therapies may not achieve their full potential if the innate inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is not effectively managed.

Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. In this episode, his guest is Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., director of health benefits research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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

Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. His guest this episode is John Baackes, the former CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.

After a one-year follow-up, 10 of 12 patients given the islet cell therapy zimislecel no longer required insulin. Vertex officials said regulatory submissions are expected in 2026

Physician ownership of facilities and joint ventures with major chains also increased substantially from 2005 to 2019.