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Alternative Management Strategies Achieve Comparable Clinical Outcomes

11/20/2016

A recently published review suggests that alternatives to inpatient hospitalization do not jeopardize the treatment of several acute medical conditions.

A recently published review...

11/20/2016

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Implementing Value-Based Care Through Clinically Integrated Organizations

10/20/2016

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An interview with Chad Johnson, senior vice president and executive director, Phoenix Children’s Care Network.

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10/20/2016

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Republican Lawmakers Warn of MACRA’s Impact on Small Practices

10/20/2016

A group of Republican lawmakers are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its proposed implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, or MACRA, of 2015, which they argue would complicate...

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10/20/2016

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Investigation Reveals "Gross Mismanagement" to Blame for Denver VA Facility`s Exorbitant Cost

10/20/2016

An internal investigation by the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) found that the bloated budget and costly delays for construction of a new VA medical campus near Denver, Colorado were caused by gross mismanagement.

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10/20/2016

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Non-TNF-targeted Biologics Most Effective After RA Treatment Failure

10/20/2016

According to recent research, for rheumatoid arthritis patients who have failed initial anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy, care providers should consider a non–TNF-targeted biologic due to a an effictive clinical response.

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10/20/2016

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Malnutrition Contributes $15.5 Billion to Nationwide Medical Spending Annually

10/20/2016

Malnutrition associated with disease is responsible for more than $15.5 billion in direct medical costs each year, and is disproportionately driven by patients aged 65 years or older, according to an economic analysis recently published in...

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10/20/2016

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MI Survival Rates Extended at High-Performing Hospitals

10/20/2016

A recent analysis suggests myocardial infarction patients who were treated in health care institutions that demonstrated favorable 30-day risk-standardized mortality rates, also had longer life expectancies when compared to patients who were...

A recent analysis suggests...

10/20/2016

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Payment Fears Drive Americans to Delay Emergency Care

10/20/2016

Approximately 1 in 4 Americans reported worsened medical conditions after postponing an ED visit due to cost and insurance coverage concerns.

Approximately 1 in 4 Americans...

10/20/2016

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Anthem Refuses To Cover Exondys 51 Citing Lack of Efficacy Evidence

10/20/2016

The largest US health insurer, Anthem Inc, recently announced it would not cover the first FDA-approved Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug (DMD), Exondys 51 (eteplirsen; Sarepta Therapeutics) due to concerns over clinical trial data.

The largest US health insurer,...

10/20/2016

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Random, Inconsistent Price Hikes Hitting Hospitals Hard

10/20/2016

Inpatient drug costs rose 38.7% per admission between 2013 and 2015, according to a new analysis from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.

Inpatient drug costs rose 38.7%...

10/20/2016

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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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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...

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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.

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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).

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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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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).

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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,...

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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