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The Patient-Centered Medical Home of the Future

07/14/2016

Sean McGuire ;

An interview with Michael S Barr, MD, MBA, MACP, executive vice president, NCQA

An interview with Michael S...

07/14/2016

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NIH, FDA, and VA Do Their Part to Advance Precision Medicine Initiative

07/14/2016

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is partnering with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enroll veterans in the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program as participants in the largest ever study of its kind, the...

The National Institutes of...

07/14/2016

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Native American Tribes Fear High Health Care Costs

07/14/2016

Native American tribes are facing crippling health care costs as a result of their large employer status per the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Native American tribes are...

07/14/2016

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For Cervical Cancer, Two Tests Are Better Than One

07/14/2016

An HPV test has been approved for primary cervical cancer screening in women aged 25 years or older.

An HPV test has been approved...

07/14/2016

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Spending Patterns for End-of-Life Care Set in Motion 1 Year Before Death

07/14/2016

Using 2012 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reearchers identified four unique spending trajectories in end-of-life care.

Using 2012 data from the Centers...

07/14/2016

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USPSTF Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations

07/14/2016

The US Preventive Services Task Force has found that screening with several different methods can more accurately detect early-stage colorectal cancer.

The US Preventive Services Task...

07/14/2016

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Program Enhances Use of Comparative Effectiveness Research Among Pharmacists

07/14/2016

Comparative effectiveness research provides real-world evidence for improving the quality of care and achieving better patient outcomes.

Comparative effectiveness...

07/14/2016

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New Guidelines for Deadly Infection Advocate Early Diagnosis, Antifungal Treatment

07/14/2016

The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, chronic, and invasive aspergillosis.

The Infectious Diseases Society...

07/14/2016

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Treatment for ASD Among Children Lags Despite State Insurance Mandates

07/14/2016

Implementation of state-level mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover services for children with autism spectrum disorder increased the amount of children diagnosed with the disorder but the proportion of children receiving...

Implementation of state-level...

07/14/2016

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Employers Contract Directly With Health Care Systems to Cut Costs

07/14/2016

Boeing announced that it would contract directly with southern California’s MemorialCare Health System for employee benefits.

Boeing announced that it would...

07/14/2016

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Depression and Anxiety Linked to Higher Hospital Readmission Rates

04/02/2015

Depression, anxiety, and dementia are associated with higher 30-day readmissions after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia.

Depression, anxiety, and...

04/02/2015

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Trump Vows to End Surprise Billing for Health Care Services

05/10/2019

Patients are often hit with surprise bills after seeking emergency care due to being treated by out-of-network physicians, and on Thursday, President Trump issued a call to action pushing lawmakers to find a solution.

Patients are often hit with...

05/10/2019

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Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers

09/03/2010

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Neurologist Shortage Throughout the United States

08/30/2017

According to data presented at the AAIC 2017, a severe shortage of neurologists is currently affecting several regions throughout the United States and could cause significant issues as Alzheimers disease and other dementia-related disease...

According to data presented at...

08/30/2017

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What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare

01/29/2012

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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, 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.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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).

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...

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.

Discover how health care contact...

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,...

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06/11/2024

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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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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