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Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2019 - First Report Managed Care

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What are the Democratic Candidates Really Saying About Health Care?
10/17/2019
As candidates continue to debate health care, our experts took a look beyond the rhetoric and main talking points of five of the leading democratic contenders to analyze what they are—and potentially are not—telling payers, providers, and...
As candidates continue to debate health care, our experts took a look beyond the rhetoric and main talking points of five of the leading democratic contenders to analyze what they are—and potentially are not—telling payers, providers, and...
As candidates continue to debate...
10/17/2019
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New Payment Models Tackle Medicaid Drug Spending
10/17/2019
Several states are pursuing alternative payment models for prescription drugs to curb spending and address public health crises, but experts say these new strategies face a variety of challenges on their way to implementation.
Several states are pursuing alternative payment models for prescription drugs to curb spending and address public health crises, but experts say these new strategies face a variety of challenges on their way to implementation.
Several states are pursuing...
10/17/2019
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The Compassion of Care: Benefits to Patients and Providers
10/17/2019
As politics continue to play an ever-present role in the future of health care, providers, patients, plans, and other professionals are looking for ways to improve care quality and build meaningful, successful connections among their care...
As politics continue to play an ever-present role in the future of health care, providers, patients, plans, and other professionals are looking for ways to improve care quality and build meaningful, successful connections among their care...
As politics continue to play an...
10/17/2019
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Understanding the Importance of Partnerships in Health Care
10/17/2019
Ambria Moore, BA, PMP, and Denise Parker, both delegate oversight project managers at BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Tennessee, provided tips and techniques for professionals to keep organizations engaged, accountable, and in an ongoing state...
Ambria Moore, BA, PMP, and Denise Parker, both delegate oversight project managers at BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Tennessee, provided tips and techniques for professionals to keep organizations engaged, accountable, and in an ongoing state...
Ambria Moore, BA, PMP, and...
10/17/2019
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How Population Health and Care Quality Relate
10/17/2019
David Nash, MD, MBA, launched the second annual Health Care Quality Congress 2019 with his session entitled, “Population Health and Quality: Two Peas in a Pod,” where he discussed how managing population health can help improve health care...
David Nash, MD, MBA, launched the second annual Health Care Quality Congress 2019 with his session entitled, “Population Health and Quality: Two Peas in a Pod,” where he discussed how managing population health can help improve health care...
David Nash, MD, MBA, launched...
10/17/2019
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Conference Insider
What is the Collaborative Care Model and How Does it Work?
10/17/2019
Nicole Andrews, MPH, PCDC, recently discussed the elements of the collaborative care model at Heath Care Quality Congress 2019, and she explained the models impact on health care cost and analyzed payment incentives for integrating the model.
Nicole Andrews, MPH, PCDC, recently discussed the elements of the collaborative care model at Heath Care Quality Congress 2019, and she explained the models impact on health care cost and analyzed payment incentives for integrating the model.
Nicole Andrews, MPH, PCDC,...
10/17/2019
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Interview: Care Coordinators Improve Care Quality
10/17/2019
Lori Francis, MBA, PCMH CCE, a program management specialist at BlueCross BlueShield recently spoke with First Report Managed Care at Health Care Quality Congress 2019, on the benefits of using embedded care coordinators to improve physician...
Lori Francis, MBA, PCMH CCE, a program management specialist at BlueCross BlueShield recently spoke with First Report Managed Care at Health Care Quality Congress 2019, on the benefits of using embedded care coordinators to improve physician...
Lori Francis, MBA, PCMH CCE, a...
10/17/2019
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Implementing PROMs in Primary Care and Understanding Chronic Pain
10/17/2019
Sarah Hudson Scholle, MPH, DrPH, and Daren Anderson, MD, addressed issues surrounding the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) in the primary care setting.
Sarah Hudson Scholle, MPH, DrPH, and Daren Anderson, MD, addressed issues surrounding the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) in the primary care setting.
Sarah Hudson Scholle, MPH, DrPH,...
10/17/2019
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Strategies for Integrating Behavioral Health Distinction With PCMH
10/17/2019
During one of the sessions at PCMH Congress 2019, Rebecca Durday, MPH, PCMH, CCE, practice advancement strategies, Healthcare Association for New York State, explained the importance of integrating behavioral health into primary care and...
During one of the sessions at PCMH Congress 2019, Rebecca Durday, MPH, PCMH, CCE, practice advancement strategies, Healthcare Association for New York State, explained the importance of integrating behavioral health into primary care and...
During one of the sessions at...
10/17/2019
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Improving Patient Care, Reducing Health Care Burden Through Physician, Health IT Partnerships
10/17/2019
Shivani Malhotra, MD FAAFP, associate program director & assistant professor family medicine, and Emily Leviner, MEd, system administrator, both from The University Of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, recently discussed the adoption...
Shivani Malhotra, MD FAAFP, associate program director & assistant professor family medicine, and Emily Leviner, MEd, system administrator, both from The University Of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, recently discussed the adoption...
Shivani Malhotra, MD FAAFP,...
10/17/2019
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CGRP Inhibitors May Offer Significant Benefits for Migraine Patients
10/17/2019
With the advent of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors, which are either monoclonal antibodies or CGRP receptor agonists that block CGRP proteins in the head and neck, another treatment option has emerged for patients where...
With the advent of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors, which are either monoclonal antibodies or CGRP receptor agonists that block CGRP proteins in the head and neck, another treatment option has emerged for patients where...
With the advent of calcitonin...
10/17/2019
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Study: Pediatric Patients Benefit From PCMH Utilization
03/22/2017
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public...
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
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Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
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Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults
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There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
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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 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.
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09/26/2024
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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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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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