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It’s Time for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans to Elevate Consumer Experience and Medication Adherence

12/14/2020

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth, discusses CMS' new Medicare Advantage Star Ratings formula for 2021, ways to improve consumer experience and perception, and how to leverage technology to boost medication adherence among members.

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth,...

12/14/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

Amid the Pandemic and Beyond, Digital Therapeutics Present an Opportunity for Stroke Survivors

12/14/2020

“While it’s important for health care systems to implement protocols that mitigate risk of virus transmission and to devote the time, attention, and resources necessary to fighting the pandemic, we can’t overlook the impact of the pandemic on...

“While it’s important for health...

12/14/2020

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Commentary

Four Steps Health Plans Can Take to Advance Interoperability, Improve Member Relationships

12/03/2020

Alan Stadelhofer, consultant at Freed Associates, suggests four smart interoperability moves health care payers should master in order to better serve members by providing them with unprecedented access to their personal health care...

Alan Stadelhofer, consultant at...

12/03/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

Three Strategies to Combat the COVID Determinants of Health

11/05/2020

“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants of Health (CdoH) predominantly focuses on conditions influencing health outcomes that are not related to health care. More than ever before, and recognizing CDoH’s influence, it is crucial that health plans...

“Like SDoH, COVID Determinants...

11/05/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

Ready, Willing, and Able: 3 Ways Community Pharmacies Can Help Fight COVID-19

09/30/2020

Rebecca Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA, director of clinical health care strategy, Omnicell, discusses what community pharmacies can do to help fight COVID-19 beyond dispensing medication and providing other customary services.

Rebecca Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA,...

09/30/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

How Health Care Organizations Can Counter Vaccine Hesitancy

08/31/2020

Maria Perrin, chief growth officer, HMS

Maria Perrin, chief growth officer, H...

The advent of the COVID-19 public health crisis has surfaced many challenges—both old and new—for the health care industry. It’s catalyzed us to re-examine the disparities in health care for minority groups; the future of telehealth as a...

The advent of the COVID-19...

08/31/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

How Physicians Lead Through a Crisis

08/31/2020

Eva Luo, MD, MBA, Christopher Awtrey, MD, MHCDS, Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH

Eva Luo, MD, MBA, Christopher Awtrey,...

Since late February 2020, the novel coronavirus has been the single item on our agenda as we debrief internally what has since consumed every facet of leading a health care provider organization.

Since late February 2020, the...

08/31/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

Three Steps to Identify and Address Social Determinants of Health

08/07/2020

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS, director of clinical programs at Wellframe, discusses how health plans can better address social determinants of health and improve member care.

Jessica Schiller, RN, BSN, MAS,...

08/07/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

5 Critical Strategies for Health Plans to Connect with Members During a Pandemic

07/21/2020

Lora Alexander, director of engagement, experience, design, and research at NovuHealth

Lora Alexander, director of engagemen...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging and communicating with members has never been more important for health plans. With the situation evolving so rapidly, both globally and locally, plan members run the risk of being confused by...

In the midst of the COVID-19...

07/21/2020

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

How Physicians Lead Through a Crisis

07/16/2020

Eva Luo, MD, MBA, Christopher Awtrey, MD, MHCDS, and Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH, all a part of the Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, describe how their organization has been affected by COVID-19, and what...

Eva Luo, MD, MBA, Christopher...

07/16/2020

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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality

09/13/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.

The US Department of Health and...

09/13/2024

First Report Managed Care

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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide

09/16/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...

The Centers for Disease Control...

09/16/2024

First Report Managed Care

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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

First Report Managed Care

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SOHO 2024 Insights: Examining the Use and Cost of Interferon Therapy for MPNs

09/13/2024

Amber Denham ;

In this interview, a leading expert discusses myeloproliferative neoplasms, as presented at the SOHO annual conference. Explore the interview to gain key insights into interferon therapies and important considerations for payers regarding...

In this interview, a leading...

09/13/2024

First Report Managed Care

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COVID-19 Vaccination Does Not Increase Relapse Risk in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

09/19/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

COVID-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of severe relapse for most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to study results published in the American Journal of Neurology.

COVID-19 vaccination does not...

09/19/2024

First Report Managed Care

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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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

08/15/2024

First Report Managed Care

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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

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Videos

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

First Report Managed Care

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Videos

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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

First Report Managed Care

Videos

Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

First Report Managed Care

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

First Report Managed Care

Conference Coverage

Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

Oncology

Videos

Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

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