Volume 17, Issue 8, September 2020 - First Report Managed Care

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Health Care on the Ballot: Four More Years or a New Direction?

09/25/2020

How is the health care landscape expected to look over the next four years? We consulted with managed care experts to analyze what has changed since 2016, what is likely to occur if the president is reelected, and how events might unfold...

How is the health care landscape...

09/25/2020

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Achieving Effective Motor Control for Patients With Parkinson Disease

09/25/2020

Edan Stanley ;

There is no definitive cure for PD but the main objective is reducing symptoms and achieving effective motor control through medication and surgical therapy. The cornerstone of symptomatic treatment for PD is dopamine replacement therapy.

There is no definitive cure for...

09/25/2020

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Refocusing the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Landscape

09/25/2020

Edan Stanley ;

Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO of Enlightenment Bioconsult, formerly of Aetna, discusses treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS), highlights results from the ASCLEPIOS I and II studies, and notes why this data can be useful for payers. Dr...

Edmund Pezalla, MD, MPH, CEO of...

09/25/2020

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Examining Access to Home Health Care During Pandemic

09/25/2020

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed patient access and utilization of home health care, post-hospital discharge. Results showed a number of barriers including socioeconomic disparities.

In a recent study published in...

09/25/2020

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Nearly 12 Million People Lost Employer-Sponsored Insurance Amid Pandemic

09/25/2020

It is no surprise that many Americans lost access to health insurance throughout the pandemic, but new data shows that nearly 12 million people have been cut off from employee-sponsored plans.

It is no surprise that many...

09/25/2020

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Hospitalization Predictors of Readmission for Psoriasis

09/25/2020

US patients hospitalized for psoriasis had high rates of hospital readmission overall, but low rates of readmission for psoriasis specifically, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

US patients hospitalized for...

09/25/2020

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Examining Trends in ED Costs of Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

09/25/2020

According to results of a recent JAMA Network Open study, total 30-day costs of emergency department (ED) care for Medicare beneficiaries has decreased over the last several years, which the authors mostly attribute to declining rates of...

According to results of a recent...

09/25/2020

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Quality of Life Significantly Lower With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

09/25/2020

Whether on watch-and-wait or treatment regimens, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia had significantly impaired quality of life compared with age-matched healthy control participants, according to a study published online in the...

Whether on watch-and-wait or...

09/25/2020

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Over $1.4 Billion Wasted on Discarded Cancer Drugs According to Medicare Advantage, CMS Data

09/25/2020

According to a recent data analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Medicare Advantage, more than $1.4 billion was wasted on discarded units of chemotherapy and other cancer-treating drugs in 2017 and 2018.

According to a recent data...

09/25/2020

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CMS Launches Digital Medicare Platform, Streamlines Resources

09/25/2020

Care Compare, a redesign of eight existing health care tools and platforms, was launched by the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently in an effort to improve patient access to information and streamline health care service...

Care Compare, a redesign of...

09/25/2020

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Benefits of New Cloud-Based Program for Health Plans

09/25/2020

Julie Gould ;

Eric Sullivan, senior vice president of innovation and data strategies, Inovalon, discusses the Consumer Health Gateway, a new portal that allows health plans to build their own Patient Access API to comply with the new requirement of the...

Eric Sullivan, senior vice...

09/25/2020

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Novartis Says Experimental Drug Helps Chronic Migraine Sufferers

09/19/2016

About 40 percent of chronic migraine sufferers taking an experimental drug developed by Novartis and Amgen saw the number of days they suffered a migraine cut by at least half, beating the placebo in the trial.

About 40 percent of chronic...

09/19/2016

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Treatment Considerations for Pediatric vs Adult Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

07/29/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Lawrence J Green, MD, clinical professor of dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine, reviews how clinicians approach treatment options for atopic dermatitis, as well as where the future of care my be headed as more agents...

Lawrence J Green, MD, clinical...

07/29/2022

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Challenges for Medicaid as Membership Volume Swells

05/24/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

San Francisco—The passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is presenting increasing challenges for managed Medicaid programs, which have already experienced steady growth decade by decade, according to information...

San Francisco—The passing of the...

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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.

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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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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,...

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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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