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Conference Coverage
06/02/2023
Hannah Musick
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/02/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting compared data on breast cancer cases in 3 national databases to identify differences in case coverage.
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting compared data on breast cancer cases in 3 national databases to identify differences in case coverage.
Researchers at the 2023 ASCO...
06/02/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
02/02/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than...
02/02/2023
Veterans Health Today
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Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Findings presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting suggest there are disparities in care for Black women with triple-negative breast cancer as compared with White women.
Findings presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting suggest there are disparities in care for Black women with triple-negative breast cancer as compared with White women.
Findings presented at the 2022...
06/10/2022
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting compared symptoms in patients receiving either ribociclib or abemaciclib in combination with endocrine therapy in the front-line setting for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting compared symptoms in patients receiving either ribociclib or abemaciclib in combination with endocrine therapy in the front-line setting for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Investigators at the 2022 ASCO...
06/10/2022
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/10/2022
Samantha Matthews
Costs related to metastatic breast cancer vary by receptor subtype as well as the number of years postdiagnosis, according to research presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Costs related to metastatic breast cancer vary by receptor subtype as well as the number of years postdiagnosis, according to research presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Costs related to metastatic...
06/10/2022
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Conference Coverage
06/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
“Clinical benefit was maintained regardless of alterations in most biomarkers, including ESR1 and genes implicated in CDK4/6i resistance, consistent with alpelisib targeting the PIK3CA driver oncogene,” wrote researchers.
“Clinical benefit was maintained regardless of alterations in most biomarkers, including ESR1 and genes implicated in CDK4/6i resistance, consistent with alpelisib targeting the PIK3CA driver oncogene,” wrote researchers.
“Clinical benefit was maintained...
06/07/2022
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/06/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
A multicenter study of real-world practices in China showed palbociclib plus endocrine therapy was efficacious among patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
A multicenter study of real-world practices in China showed palbociclib plus endocrine therapy was efficacious among patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
A multicenter study of...
06/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
Conference Coverage
06/06/2022
Samantha Matthews
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting shared promising results from a trial examining the effect of dosage modifications on overall survival among postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting shared promising results from a trial examining the effect of dosage modifications on overall survival among postmenopausal patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Researchers at the 2022 ASCO...
06/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
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Commentary
09/01/2021
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario...
09/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
William Audeh, MD, MS
Videos
06/11/2021
Julie Gould
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief...
06/11/2021
First Report Managed Care

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News
02/02/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than 500,000 women treated in Veterans Affairs facilities, researchers evaluated associations between breast cancer diagnoses and history of deployment.
Using data from more than...
02/02/2023
Veterans Health Today
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
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid coverage of opioid use disorder (OUD) increased while plans covering treatment services decreased, raising concerns about substance use care plans and treating patients with addiction.
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid coverage of opioid use disorder (OUD) increased while plans covering treatment services decreased, raising concerns about substance use care plans and treating patients with addiction.
From 2015 to 2019, Medicaid...
05/26/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower and comparable care costs compared to teclistamab and elranatamab, appearing as a possible lower-cost alternative for treating patients with triple-class exposed (TCE) relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...
Linvoseltamab demonstrates lower...
05/26/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The clinical and economic burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased when combined with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure, highlighting the need for improved policies and procedures to optimize disease...
The clinical and economic burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased when combined with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and heart failure, highlighting the need for improved policies and procedures to optimize disease...
The clinical and economic burden...
05/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/22/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy demonstrates more clinical efficiency in treating patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but prolonged survival leads to higher overall health care costs.
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy demonstrates more clinical efficiency in treating patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but prolonged survival leads to higher overall health care costs.
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy...
05/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
05/22/2026
Hannah Musick
A bipartisan bill aims to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act amid growing concerns that some health plans are failing to comply with binding payment decisions in the federal dispute resolution process.
A bipartisan bill aims to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act amid growing concerns that some health plans are failing to comply with binding payment decisions in the federal dispute resolution process.
A bipartisan bill aims to...
05/22/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/20/2026
Hannah Musick
At 96 weeks, asciminib demonstrated higher major molecular response rates and fewer treatment discontinuations due to adverse events compared with imatinib and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid...
At 96 weeks, asciminib demonstrated higher major molecular response rates and fewer treatment discontinuations due to adverse events compared with imatinib and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid...
At 96 weeks, asciminib...
05/20/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A retrospective study found that physician-facility alignment influenced treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and had a higher likelihood of promoting home-based therapies such as peritoneal dialysis (PD).
A retrospective study found that physician-facility alignment influenced treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and had a higher likelihood of promoting home-based therapies such as peritoneal dialysis (PD).
A retrospective study found that...
05/20/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) ponatinib has demonstrated moderately better patient outcomes than imatinib, but its higher costs may complicate treatment decision-making for patients, payers, and providers when it comes to managing...
The tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) ponatinib has demonstrated moderately better patient outcomes than imatinib, but its higher costs may complicate treatment decision-making for patients, payers, and providers when it comes to managing...
The tyrosine kinase inhibitor...
05/20/2026
First Report Managed Care
News
05/18/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Immediate care for alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) greatly raises health care costs across outpatient, emergency department (ED), and inpatient settings, reflecting the economic impact of AH severity and its comorbidities.
Immediate care for alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) greatly raises health care costs across outpatient, emergency department (ED), and inpatient settings, reflecting the economic impact of AH severity and its comorbidities.
Immediate care for...
05/18/2026
First Report Managed Care

Insights

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Commentary
09/01/2021
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.
In this commentary, the Icario...
09/01/2021
First Report Managed Care
William Audeh, MD, MS
Videos
06/11/2021
Julie Gould
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief medical officer for Agendia, discusses the results of the MINDACT study, including how genomic risk scoring in women with breast cancer could successfully prevent unnecessary chemotherapy treatment, as well as the...
William Audeh, MD, MS, chief...
06/11/2021
First Report Managed Care
Headshot of Dr Joanne Mortimer on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
06/03/2021
Julie Gould
Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of women’s cancer programs at City of Hope, discusses the unique challenges of treating breast cancer, the importance of patient-centered treatment, and what payers can do to better accommodate patient needs...
Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of women’s cancer programs at City of Hope, discusses the unique challenges of treating breast cancer, the importance of patient-centered treatment, and what payers can do to better accommodate patient needs...
Joanne Mortimer, MD, director of...
06/03/2021
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
05/06/2021
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical...
05/06/2021
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
02/19/2021
William Rayford Gwin III, MD, medical oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, breaks down some common challenges in treating breast cancer that make it unique compared to other types of cancer, and provides some risk reducing strategies for...
William Rayford Gwin III, MD, medical oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, breaks down some common challenges in treating breast cancer that make it unique compared to other types of cancer, and provides some risk reducing strategies for...
William Rayford Gwin III, MD,...
02/19/2021
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
01/07/2021
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP, assistant professor of medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, reviews what it is like to navigate through breast cancer care with the whole care team—including the patient, pharmacists, other...
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP, assistant professor of medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, reviews what it is like to navigate through breast cancer care with the whole care team—including the patient, pharmacists, other...
Jairam Krishnamurthy, MD, FACP,...
01/07/2021
First Report Managed Care
Podcasts
12/09/2020
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical oncologist, Geisinger Health System, discusses a variety of risk reducing strategies for breast cancer, including why some are “overdue,” explains why there is a lack in the uptake of medications among patients...
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical oncologist, Geisinger Health System, discusses a variety of risk reducing strategies for breast cancer, including why some are “overdue,” explains why there is a lack in the uptake of medications among patients...
Victor G Vogel, MD, medical...
12/09/2020
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