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07/14/2015
When the challenges of healthcare management are being discussed, inevitably the topic of drug costs finds its way into the conversation. Although skyrocketing drug costs seem like a burden of modern times, Alex Bastian, MBA, GfK Custom...
When the challenges of healthcare management are being discussed, inevitably the topic of drug costs finds its way into the conversation. Although skyrocketing drug costs seem like a burden of modern times, Alex Bastian, MBA, GfK Custom...
When the challenges of...
07/14/2015
First Report Managed Care
07/14/2015
Characteristics of hospice care places it in the best position to prevent hospital readmission, according to Joseph W. Shega, MD, regional medical director, VITAS Healthcare, who presented at the NAMCP forum. 
Characteristics of hospice care places it in the best position to prevent hospital readmission, according to Joseph W. Shega, MD, regional medical director, VITAS Healthcare, who presented at the NAMCP forum. 
Characteristics of hospice care...
07/14/2015
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07/14/2015
The anticipated arrival of the first biosimilar in the United States came on March 6, 2015, with the FDA’s approval of ZarxioTM (filgras- tim-sndz).
The anticipated arrival of the first biosimilar in the United States came on March 6, 2015, with the FDA’s approval of ZarxioTM (filgras- tim-sndz).
The anticipated arrival of the...
07/14/2015
First Report Managed Care
07/13/2015
Breakthroughs in oncology often come with a hefty price tag. The moment the diagnosis of cancer is given, patients understandably rush to accept any treatment option, regardless of cost.
Breakthroughs in oncology often come with a hefty price tag. The moment the diagnosis of cancer is given, patients understandably rush to accept any treatment option, regardless of cost.
Breakthroughs in oncology often...
07/13/2015
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07/14/2015
Electronic health records (EHR) platform, creating workflows with automation and standardization, and optimizing the role of each team member to best apply their unique skill sets are all suggestions of Vicki DeBaca, DNS, RN, vice president...
Electronic health records (EHR) platform, creating workflows with automation and standardization, and optimizing the role of each team member to best apply their unique skill sets are all suggestions of Vicki DeBaca, DNS, RN, vice president...
Electronic health records (EHR)...
07/14/2015
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07/14/2015
Non-adherence has been estimated to cost the US healthcare system between $100 billion and $289 billion annually in direct costs. 
Non-adherence has been estimated to cost the US healthcare system between $100 billion and $289 billion annually in direct costs. 
Non-adherence has been estimated...
07/14/2015
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07/14/2015
Approximately 70% of women receive conventional screening such a maternal serum biochemical tests and fetal ultrasound markers to detect possible genetic abnormalities. However, data showed that the majority of patients with a positive result...
Approximately 70% of women receive conventional screening such a maternal serum biochemical tests and fetal ultrasound markers to detect possible genetic abnormalities. However, data showed that the majority of patients with a positive result...
Approximately 70% of women...
07/14/2015
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07/13/2015
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory neuro- degenerative disorder of the central nervous system (CNS).
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory neuro- degenerative disorder of the central nervous system (CNS).
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an...
07/13/2015
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07/13/2015
The $2.8 trillion US healthcare industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation.
The $2.8 trillion US healthcare industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation.
The $2.8 trillion US...
07/13/2015
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