Managed Care Pharmacy Issues

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) August 2025 Issue

In this episode of Unscripted, AMCP speaks with Dr. Harrison Nguyen, a double board-certified dermatologist and health economist, about the true scope of psoriasis. From overlooked symptoms and high-impact areas to the systemic nature of the disease, Dr. Nguyen explains why a personalized treatment strategy is essential. He also explores the economic case for early intervention and access to advanced therapies.

In this episode of Unscripted – The AMCP Podcast, Tonja Johnson – founder of the Beautifully Unblemished Vitiligo Support Group – shares her personal journey with vitiligo, from diagnosis and frustration to advocacy and empowerment. In recognition of World Vitiligo Day, this conversation explores the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with the condition, the ongoing stigma and mental health impact, and the urgent need for health plans to treat vitiligo as more than cosmetic. This episode highlights how community, awareness, and managed care can come together to improve the lives of those affected.

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) June 2025 Issue

Listen to the final of a three-part podcast on a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Hear from our experts Dr. Christine Frissora, Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center, and Dr. Ken Schaecher, Chief Medical Officer emeritus at University of Utah Health Plans, Chief Medical Officer at a regional health plan, and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) June 2025 Issue

AMCP Unscripted discusses a new, non-pharmacological treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation with Dr. Christine Frissora, gastroenterologist and associate professor of clinical medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, chief medical officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and chief medical officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

AMCP Unscripted discusses a new, non-pharmacological treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation with Dr. Christine Frissora, gastroenterologist and associate professor of clinical medicine, at The NY Presbyterian Cornell University Medical Center and Dr. Ken Schaecher, chief medical officer emeritus, University of Utah Health Plans and chief medical officer at a regional health plan and practicing general internal medicine specialist.

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) May 2025 Issue

Hemophilia is a disorder where the blood does not clot properly. This is due to the body not having enough blood-clotting proteins. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery. They are two types of hemophilia. Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Hemophilia A is caused by the lack of low level or clotting factor VIII. Hemophilia B is caused by the lack or low level of clotting factor IX.

Read the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy (JMCP) April 2025 Issue

A coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations led by the American Association of Immunologists and the American College of Physicians released the following statement.