Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2019 - First Report Managed Care

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Meeting the Patient Where They Are: Home-Based Primary Care

11/20/2019

As the push to deliver increasingly higher quality care at lower costs continues to be of the utmost importance, stakeholders and providers are implementing and testing a number of models to see what suits their patient population best.

As the push to deliver...

11/20/2019

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The Opioid Crisis: Where to Go From Here?

11/20/2019

Dean Celia ;

In the wake of the recent massive out-of-court settlement by a maker and three distributors of opioids, experts weigh in on the role managed care stakeholders should play at this critical juncture.

In the wake of the recent...

11/20/2019

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New Report Offers Updated Look at Spending Waste

11/20/2019

Paul Nicolaus ;

A recent analysis estimates current levels of wasteful spending in the US health care system and suggests there are opportunities to intervene and save. Experts point to shared decision-making as one tool that could help address waste factors...

A recent analysis estimates...

11/20/2019

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Statins May Reduce the Risk of Hepatocellar Carcinoma

11/20/2019

Statin use is associated with a 43% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to new study results presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course.

Statin use is associated with a...

11/20/2019

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ENIGMA Study: Novel Antibody Appears Safe, Effective for Eosinophilic GI Disorders

11/20/2019

AK002—an anti-SIGLEC8 antibody—may be a safe and effective treatment option in eosinophilic gastritis (EG) and eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE), according to results of ENIGMA, a phase 2 clinical trial.

AK002—an anti-SIGLEC8...

11/20/2019

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder May Be Underdiagnosed

11/20/2019

Gastroenterology patients with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) are less likely to be taking psychotropic medications, have less-severe body image concerns, and are frustrated with being unable to eat what they want compared...

Gastroenterology patients with...

11/20/2019

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Budesonide Oral Suspension May Be Effective for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

11/20/2019

Budesonide oral suspension (BOS) appears to be a safe and effective induction therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) among adolescents and adults, according to results of a phase 3 clinical trial that were presented at the ACG 2019 Annual...

Budesonide oral suspension (BOS)...

11/20/2019

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Artificial Intelligence May Reduce Radiation Exposure in Fluoroscopy-Guided Endoscopy

11/20/2019

Using a fluoroscopy system enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) during image-guided endoscopy can significantly reduce patients’ exposure to radiation and diminish the scatter effect to endoscopy personnel, according to late-breaking...

Using a fluoroscopy system...

11/20/2019

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Revolutionizing Population Health Approaches, Coordination in Health Care Setting

11/20/2019

Nancy Myers, PhD, vice president at the American Hospital Association Center for Health Innovation, and James Dom Dera, MD, FAAFP, population health medical director at NewHealth Collaborative/Summa Health, discussed care coordination in the...

Nancy Myers, PhD, vice president...

11/20/2019

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ENIGMA Study: Novel Antibody Appears Safe, Effective for Eosinophilic GI Disorders

11/20/2019

AK002—an anti-SIGLEC8...

11/20/2019

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Budesonide Oral Suspension May Be Effective for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

11/20/2019

Budesonide oral suspension (BOS)...

11/20/2019

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Statin Therapy Recipients Increase Under ACC/AHA Guidelines

04/22/2014

Melissa D. Cooper ;

A recent study showed statin therapy decreased relative cardiovascular risk by 25% [Database Syst Rev. 2013;1:CD004816]. In 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) made recommendations for...

A recent study showed statin...

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CMS to Push Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program to End of November

10/07/2014

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the deadline for submitting meaningful use hardship exceptions for the electronic health records (EHRs) incentive program to November 30. The deadline was previously slated for...

The Centers for Medicare &...

10/07/2014

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2018 ACA Rates Likely to Vary Widely Across States

08/11/2017

Early rates for plans sold on the 2018 ACA individual market indicate that plan premiums will vary widely across the United States.

Early rates for plans sold on...

08/11/2017

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Using Clinical Natural Language Processing Solutions to Solve Payer Challenges, Improve Outcomes

05/18/2021

Frank Jackson, vice president and general manager of health language, Wolters Kluwer, emphasizes the importance of using the correct health language to improve processes for physicians and patients, as well as explains how to solve challenges...

Frank Jackson, vice president...

05/18/2021

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton , MD;

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

09/26/2024

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

Learn about research...

09/25/2024

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

View a roundtable discussion on...

09/04/2024

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...

08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

Discover how health care contact...

07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

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