Managed Care Cast

This week, the top stories in managed care included new hypertension guidelines lowering the threshold for high blood pressure, Trump nominating a new HHS secretary, and many consumers now have access to less expensive Affordable Care Act plans. High Blood Pressure Starts at 130/80, New Guidelines Say: www.ajmc.com/conferences/aha-2017/80-new-guidelines-say Trump Nominates Alex Azar, Former Lilly Executive, to Lead HHS: www.ajmc.com/newsroom/trump-nominates-alex-azar-former-lilly-executive-to-lead-hhs Kaiser Analysis: For Many, Health Coverage Costs Less Than Individual Mandate Penalty: www.ajmc.com/focus-of-the-week/kaiser-analysis-for-many-health-coverage-costs-less-than-individual-mandate-penalty Patient-Centered Oncology Care: www.ajmc.com/conferences/pcoc-2017/