Hayden is an assistant editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and joined AJMC® in 2021, where she produces written and video content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Hayden on LinkedIn.
Dr Kirollos Hanna Talks Chemotherapy Shortage Challenges and Solutions
January 15th 2024Especially during shortages, Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, director of pharmacy services at Minnesota Oncology, says practices should carve out areas where going to a different therapeutic approach isn't considered off-pathway.
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Improving Eye Care Through Community Service With the UPMC eyeVan
January 12th 2024Amrish Selvam is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh whose research and career interests lay in ophthalmology and who volunteers with the UPMC Vision Institute’s mobile eye clinic, the eyeVan.
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What Happens to Patients With Diabetes When Semaglutide Dosing Is Disrupted? Dr Ian Neeland Explains
January 11th 2024Possible long-term consequences for patients with diabetes forced to switch to alternative medications during the semaglutide shortage include the risk of losing ground in glycemic control, having uncontrolled diabetes with associated symptoms, and other adverse events.
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How Tennessee Oncology Navigates Clinical Pathway Challenges and Advancements: Dr Edward Arrowsmith
January 10th 2024Edward "Ted" Arrowsmith, MD, MPH, medical director for pathways at OneOncology and managing partner at Tennessee Oncology, talks about challenges and changes in clinical pathways and the importance of keeping them updated.
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Fabric Health: Navigating Complex Health Care Systems Through Community Engagement
January 10th 2024A social-impact startup, Pittsburgh-based Fabric Health is adept at using community engagement to help members and their families navigate the complex world of health care—meeting customers where they are at, knowing time is often their most valuable resource.
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Dr Ian Neeland Explains Why Semaglutide Shortage Impacts Injectable and Not Oral Version
January 10th 2024According to Ian Neeland, MD, there are 2 main reasons for the shortage of injectable semaglutide: the fact that oral semaglutide has not yet been tested for weight loss, and that most practitioners just overlook it as an option.
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Updated Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility for At-Risk Patients: Dr Melinda Aldrich
January 5th 2024Melinda C. Aldrich, PhD, MPH, associate professor in the departments of medicine, thoracic surgery, and biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt University, discussed recently updated lung screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society and the importance of equity across populations as new guidelines are developed.
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UPMC’s eyeVan Expands Accessible Eye Care by Addressing Health Equity Barriers
January 5th 2024In this interview with Katie Cecconi, community service program coordinator at the UPMC Vision Institute, we learn more about the institute’s mobile eye care initiatives and how its services are working to overcome care equity gaps.
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Dr Ian Neeland Describes Patient Experience During Semaglutide Shortage
January 3rd 2024Ian Neeland, MD, of University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, describes challenges patients with diabetes face during the semaglutide shortage and alternative options he gives his patients to prevent therapy disruptions.
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ICYMI: Highlights From ASPC Congress 2023
December 24th 2023The top 5 most-viewed content from the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention included interviews with Stephen Nicholls, PhD, MBBS, and Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, as well as coverage on multiple areas of cardiovascular medicine.
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Community and Connection Drive UPMC Health Plan’s Multifaceted Success
December 22nd 2023In September, The American Journal of Managed Care® joined 4 individuals whose involvement with UPMC Health Plan, a Strategic Alliance Partner of AJMC®, has proved to be instrumental in furthering health equity and providing high-quality care in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland.
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ICYMI: Highlights From Kidney Week 2023
December 13th 2023Our most-read coverage of American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2023 highlighted discussions on the challenges of medication dose adjustments in chronic kidney disease, the impact of LGBTQ+ health care disparities on kidney outcomes, and much more.
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Metformin Does Not Improve Neonatal Outcomes for Pregnant Patients With Diabetes
December 12th 2023Adding metformin to the insulin regimen for pregnant patients with preexisting type 2 diabetes (T2D) or gestational diabetes diagnosed early in pregnancy did not reduce the risk of neonatal adverse outcomes.
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The Importance of Cultural, Social, and Clinical Diversity in Treating Plaque Psoriasis
December 11th 2023Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology, discusses how dermatologists and clinicians can work towards increasing diversity and inclusion in treating patients with skin of color with plaque psoriasis.
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Dr Kathryn Lindley on Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Care Gaps and Training Initiatives
December 8th 2023Cardiologists need skills in risk assessment, contraception counseling, and hypertension management for pregnant patients, according to Kathryn Lindley, MD, FACC, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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