This Week in Managed Care—COVID Vaccines' Efficacy and Other Health News Managed Care Cast

Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week.

This week, the top managed care news included reports of 2 vaccines’ efficacy against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); a study finds no risk reduction in cardiac events with fish oil; calls for long-term follow-up to understand effects of lingering COVID-19.

Read more about the stories in this podcast:
What We’re Reading: Pfizer Vaccine 95% Effective; At-home COVID-19 Test Approved; Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy: https://www.ajmc.com/view/what-we-re-reading-pfizer-vaccine-95-effective-at-home-covid-19-test-approved-amazon-launches-online-pharmacy

What We're Reading: Vaccines in EUA Process; Alkermes Receives CRL; California Tightens Restrictions: https://www.ajmc.com/view/what-we-re-reading-vaccines-in-eua-process-alkermes-receives-crl-california-tightens-restrictions

Fish Oil Debate Continues as Study Finds No Risk Reduction From Omega-3 Combo: https://www.ajmc.com/view/debate-over-fish-oil-therapy-continues-new-results-find-no-risk-reduction-from-omega-3-combo

Long-term Follow-up Needed to Understand Effects When COVID-19 Lingers, Fauci Says: https://www.ajmc.com/view/long-term-follow-up-needed-to-understand-effects-when-covid-19-lingers-fauci-says

Driving Transparency, Payment Reform in Employer Health Care Coverage: https://www.ajmc.com/view/driving-transparency-payment-reform-in-employer-health-care-coverage

Paper of the Week: Effects of Health Education on Glycemic Control During Holiday Time in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: https://www.ajmc.com/view/jan08-2785p45-51