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March 2012 - FRMC

03/16/2012
The use of statins to prevent primary and secondary cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is widespread in the United States, particularly among the population of older Americans. However, increased use of statins has highlighted risks...
The use of statins to prevent primary and secondary cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is widespread in the United States, particularly among the population of older Americans. However, increased use of statins has highlighted risks...
The use of statins to prevent...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care
03/16/2012
In July 2009, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began reporting 30-day hospital readmission rates for 3 common medical conditions, including acute myocardial infarction (MI). Acute MI with ST-segment elevation accounts for 29% to...
In July 2009, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began reporting 30-day hospital readmission rates for 3 common medical conditions, including acute myocardial infarction (MI). Acute MI with ST-segment elevation accounts for 29% to...
In July 2009, the Centers for...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care
03/16/2012
A recent study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine [2012;172(1):48-57] has demonstrated that telephone-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (TCBT) and exercise, alone or in combination, provided statistically significant and...
A recent study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine [2012;172(1):48-57] has demonstrated that telephone-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (TCBT) and exercise, alone or in combination, provided statistically significant and...
A recent study reported in the...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care
03/16/2012
Accustomed to getting paid for each procedure they perform, many primary care physicians may soon be compensated based on their ability to keep costs down and meet quality standards. In recent months, major health insurers have announced...
Accustomed to getting paid for each procedure they perform, many primary care physicians may soon be compensated based on their ability to keep costs down and meet quality standards. In recent months, major health insurers have announced...
Accustomed to getting paid for...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care
03/16/2012
Despite pharmaceutical industry talk about stricter regulations and slower processes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 30 drugs in 2011, the highest total since 2004 and 9 more than in 2010. So far this year, the agency has...
Despite pharmaceutical industry talk about stricter regulations and slower processes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 30 drugs in 2011, the highest total since 2004 and 9 more than in 2010. So far this year, the agency has...
Despite pharmaceutical industry...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care

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03/16/2012
A new report examining the prevalence and cost implications of chronic conditions among Medicare beneficiaries found that beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) were more likely to be hospitalized, receive post-acute care...
A new report examining the prevalence and cost implications of chronic conditions among Medicare beneficiaries found that beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) were more likely to be hospitalized, receive post-acute care...
A new report examining the...
03/16/2012
First Report Managed Care

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