David Costill

Managed Care Q&A

Provider Groups Express Concerns With MACRA Transition

09/26/2017

Jacqueline W Fincher, MD, Chairman of the Medical Practice & Quality Committee at ACP, recently explained how physcians and providers are adapting to the upcoming MACRA transition.

Jacqueline W Fincher, MD,...

09/26/2017

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Managed Care Innovator: TJ Parker, PharmD - Part 1

08/30/2017

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TJ Parker, PharmD co-founder and CEO of PillPack discusses how his company could change the way the country receives and takes their medications—all while reducing costs and improving adherence

TJ Parker, PharmD co-founder and...

08/30/2017

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Improving Population Health Management to Achieve the Triple Aim

08/30/2017

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Virginia Gurley, MD, chief medical officer at AxisPoint Health, discusses population health strategies that payers can employ to achieve the Triple Aim of improving health outcomes while reducing costs.

Virginia Gurley, MD, chief...

08/30/2017

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Applying Advancements in Clinical Genomics to Reduce Costs

04/18/2017

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An Interview with Robert Bruce, vice president of reimbursement at Clinical Genomics

An Interview with Robert Bruce,...

04/18/2017

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Biosimilars: Missing the Mark

06/12/2017

John Otrompke , BA, JD;

David Costill ;

As pharmacy benefit managers negotiate deep discounts for reference biologics, biosimilar prices are not making the spending impact that payers had hoped for.

As pharmacy benefit managers...

06/12/2017

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Fighting Opioid Misuse With Advanced Management

07/03/2017

David Costill ;

Snezana Mahon, PharmD, vice president, clinical product development at Express Scripts, discusses the design of Express Scripts' opioid solution.

Snezana Mahon, PharmD, vice...

07/03/2017

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Applying Appropriate Use Criteria to Reduce Costs

03/03/2017

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Rami Doukky, MD, MSc, speaks about the development of appropriate use criteria for cardiac imaging and the implementation of laws mandating their use.

Rami Doukky, MD, MSc,...

03/03/2017

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Managed Care Update: FDA Releases Guidelines on Biosimilar Interchangeability

03/17/2017

David Costill ;

New guidance from the FDA clarifies the expectations for drugmakers looking to demonstrate interchangeability between a biosimilar and its reference product.

New guidance from the FDA...

03/17/2017

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Improving Behavioral Health Through ACOs and Integrated Care

01/23/2017

David Costill ;

According to Neil B Minkoff, MD, the cost burden of behavioral health issues in the US ranges from $200 to $500 billion a year.

According to Neil B Minkoff, MD,...

01/23/2017

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Can “Travel Practice” Help Cut Orthopedic Surgery Costs?

02/15/2017

David Costill ;

Jim Polsfut, CEO of the North American Specialty Hospital recently said, "The bottom line for employers: even after factoring in the cost of travel and accommodations for the patient… the savings are significant."

Jim Polsfut, CEO of the North...

02/15/2017

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