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Less Inclusive Lung Cancer Screening Cost-Effective
02/15/2017
Computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening for current or former smokers is currently suggested in the US and is being considered in other countries as well.
Computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening for current or former smokers is currently suggested in the US and is being considered in other countries as well.
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02/15/2017
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Providers Failing to Recommend Genetic Testing to Breast Cancer Patients
02/15/2017
Physicians often fail to recommend genetic testing and genetic counseling for patients with breast cancer at high risk for mutations associated with ovarian and other cancers, according to new research published in JAMA.
Physicians often fail to recommend genetic testing and genetic counseling for patients with breast cancer at high risk for mutations associated with ovarian and other cancers, according to new research published in JAMA.
Physicians often fail to...
02/15/2017
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Oncologists Flock to CMS Bundled Payment Model
02/15/2017
A voluntary oncology bundled payment program from CMS has generated heavy interest among oncology providers.
A voluntary oncology bundled payment program from CMS has generated heavy interest among oncology providers.
A voluntary oncology bundled...
02/15/2017
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$48 Billion Anthem-Cigna Merger Blocked in Federal Court
02/15/2017
A federal judge recently ruled against US health insurer Anthem Inc’s proposed $54 billion merger with Cigna Corp, citing the merger’s potential to negatively impact competition on the insurance market.
A federal judge recently ruled against US health insurer Anthem Inc’s proposed $54 billion merger with Cigna Corp, citing the merger’s potential to negatively impact competition on the insurance market.
A federal judge recently ruled...
02/15/2017
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Breakthroughs in Cholesterol Treatment
02/15/2017

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Recent developments, including new non-statin therapies and PCSK9 inhibitors, are changing the way providers approach cholesterol reduction.
Recent developments, including new non-statin therapies and PCSK9 inhibitors, are changing the way providers approach cholesterol reduction.
Recent developments, including...
02/15/2017
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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Sharing HCEI Between Pharma, Payers
02/15/2017

David Costill

David Costill
The FDA released draft guidance to clarify regulations on sharing health care economic information.
The FDA released draft guidance to clarify regulations on sharing health care economic information.
The FDA released draft...
02/15/2017
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Generics From Abroad: A solution for drug price gouging?
02/15/2017

Paul Nicolaus

Paul Nicolaus
Skyrocketing drug prices have lawmakers and industry stakeholders searching for solutions.
Skyrocketing drug prices have lawmakers and industry stakeholders searching for solutions.
Skyrocketing drug prices have...
02/15/2017
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How PBMs Impact the Specialty Drug Market
02/15/2017

Dean Celia

Dean Celia
Do pharmacy benefit managers actually help to drive prescription drug costs down or does their presence ultimately add to an already hefty price tag?
Do pharmacy benefit managers actually help to drive prescription drug costs down or does their presence ultimately add to an already hefty price tag?
Do pharmacy benefit managers...
02/15/2017
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Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Joint-Venture Health Plans
02/15/2017

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
Joint-venture health plans are gaining momentum and have the potential to improve health care delivery and outcomes; but they also carry challenges and risks.
Joint-venture health plans are gaining momentum and have the potential to improve health care delivery and outcomes; but they also carry challenges and risks.
Joint-venture health plans are...
02/15/2017
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Tech Disconnect: Poor IT Systems Hinder MACRA Transition
02/15/2017

 Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

 Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
A report on CMS’ management found that addressing IT infrastructure vulnerabilities will be critical in determining the Quality Payment Program’s success.
A report on CMS’ management found that addressing IT infrastructure vulnerabilities will be critical in determining the Quality Payment Program’s success.
A report on CMS’...
02/15/2017
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