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Improving Behavioral Health Through ACOs and Integrated Care
01/23/2017
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, 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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Biosimilar Shows Equivalent Efficacy to Humira for RA
01/23/2017
The investigational biosimilar PF-06410293 demonstrates equivalent efficacy to the biologic Humira in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The investigational biosimilar PF-06410293 demonstrates equivalent efficacy to the biologic Humira in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The investigational biosimilar...
01/23/2017
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Faslodex Comparable to Arimidex in Phase 3 Trials
01/23/2017
In a study, postmenopausal women diagnosed with locally-advanced or metastatic breast cancer showed an improvement with Faslodex.
In a study, postmenopausal women diagnosed with locally-advanced or metastatic breast cancer showed an improvement with Faslodex.
In a study, postmenopausal women...
01/23/2017
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Clinical Trial Program Expands Investigations on Keytruda Combination Therapy for Select Cancers
01/23/2017
A clinical trial program met to evaluate the safety and efficacy of epacadostat as a component of combination therapy for oncology patients.
A clinical trial program met to evaluate the safety and efficacy of epacadostat as a component of combination therapy for oncology patients.
A clinical trial program met to...
01/23/2017
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Senate, House Pass Budget Measure to Repeal ACA
01/23/2017
Following a 51 to 48 vote in the Senate, the House of Representatives voted 227 to 198 in favor of a budget measure that is being totted as the initial step to repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Following a 51 to 48 vote in the Senate, the House of Representatives voted 227 to 198 in favor of a budget measure that is being totted as the initial step to repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Following a 51 to 48 vote in the...
01/23/2017
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ACA Tax Penalties Decreased in 2015
01/23/2017
Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.
Fewer Americans paid penalties for lacking health insurance in 2015 than 2014, according to a letter from IRS Commissioner John A Koskinen.
Fewer Americans paid penalties...
01/23/2017
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Hospitals Affiliated With Medicare ACOs Decreased Readmission Rates Faster
01/23/2017
After Medicare introduced readmission penalties, hospitals that were part of Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) reduced readmission rates of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities more quickly than other hospitals.
After Medicare introduced readmission penalties, hospitals that were part of Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) reduced readmission rates of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities more quickly than other hospitals.
After Medicare introduced...
01/23/2017
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ACOs Improve Care Value For Pediatric Patients With Complex Conditions
01/23/2017
A recent study published in Pediatrics found that development of a quality-improvement initiative through an accountable care organization (ACO) helped to improve quality and value of care for pediatric patients with complex medical...
A recent study published in Pediatrics found that development of a quality-improvement initiative through an accountable care organization (ACO) helped to improve quality and value of care for pediatric patients with complex medical...
A recent study published in...
01/23/2017
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ACA Reduced Socioeconomic Barriers to Cancer Screening
01/23/2017
After the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for recommended cancer screenings, use of mammography increased across socioeconomic groups; use of colonoscopy, however, did not.
After the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for recommended cancer screenings, use of mammography increased across socioeconomic groups; use of colonoscopy, however, did not.
After the Patient Protection and...
01/23/2017
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Psychology Essential to the PCMH Model
01/23/2017
According to Nadine J Kaslow, PhD, "A prime reason for integrating behavioral health into patient-centered medical homes is that behavioral health problems are very common in medical patients and frequently complicate care delivery and...
According to Nadine J Kaslow, PhD, "A prime reason for integrating behavioral health into patient-centered medical homes is that behavioral health problems are very common in medical patients and frequently complicate care delivery and...
According to Nadine J Kaslow,...
01/23/2017
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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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