Volume 17, Issue 3, March 2020 - First Report Managed Care

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Stakeholders Still Searching for Solutions to Lower Costs of Gene Therapy

03/31/2020

With more therapies than ever moving through the pipeline, developers and payers are looking at new ways to lower costs while ramping up gene therapy production.

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03/31/2020

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History of Mental Health Conditions Increases Risk of Chronic Opioid Use Among Vets With RA

03/31/2020

Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had a history of mental health conditions were at an increased risk of developing chronic opioid therapy, according to study findings published online in Clinical Rheumatology.

Veterans with rheumatoid...

03/31/2020

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Rollout of New EHR System Delayed by VA

03/31/2020

A $16 billion electronic health record (EHR) system that was set to launch in March will not go live due to a delay by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).

A $16 billion electronic health...

03/31/2020

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Nearly Half of Veterans With Mental Health Troubles Report Adversity While Younger

03/31/2020

Veterans seeking treatment for mental health problems compared with the general military population had higher rates of adversity when they were younger in life according to a study published online in the journal Psychological Trauma:Theory,...

Veterans seeking treatment for...

03/31/2020

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Interview: A Look Into the Value of Bariatric Surgery Among Vets

03/31/2020

Julie Gould ;

Veterans Health Today spoke with Matt Maciejewski, PhD, research career scientist for the Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation (ADAPT) at the Durham VA Medical Center, about his recent study and the...

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03/31/2020

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Warfarin Patients Incurred Higher Post-Stroke Care Costs Compared with Rivaroxaban

03/31/2020

Researchers presented data comparing total healthcare cost in pre- and post-stroke periods between rivaroxaban- and warfarin-treated non-valvular atrial fibrillation NVAF patients at the International Stroke Conference 2020.

Researchers presented data...

03/31/2020

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Implementing Palliative Care for Stroke Patients Across Health System

03/31/2020

According to study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2020, implementing a hospice service at tertiary academic centers to enhance palliative care delivery for high mortality stroke volume and developing an end-of-life Stroke...

According to study presented at...

03/31/2020

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IV Alteplase Administration Care Improves With Maryland Stroke Coalition Program

03/31/2020

The Maryland Stroke Coalition’s (MSC) coordinated cooperative approach to performance improvement was associated with increased intravenous (IV) alteplase administration rates and decreased median door to IV alteplase administration times,...

The Maryland Stroke Coalition’s...

03/31/2020

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Blockchain Technology has a Role to Play in Pharma

03/31/2020

Edan Stanley ;

During a recent presentation at PBMI’s National Conference, Gregory O Callahan, MBA, consultant, and Brian N Anderson, MBA, principal, both from Milliman, a consulting and actuarial firm, discussed how blockchain technology will disrupt the...

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03/31/2020

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Addressing Organizational Quality, Communication Improves Clinician Satisfaction, Stress

03/31/2020

Julie Gould ;

Mark Linzer, MD, vice chief of the Department of Medicine for mentoring and research at Hennepin Healthcare and Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, explains why stress, a strong predictor of burnout, was reduced when trust...

Mark Linzer, MD, vice chief of...

03/31/2020

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More Americans Stuggle to See a Doctor Despite Gains in Coverage

03/31/2020

Paul Nicolaus ;

Although health coverage has improved over the past two decades, new research reveals that a growing proportion of US adults are missing out on medical care due to its high costs.

Although health coverage has...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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,...

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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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