Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2019 - First Report Managed Care
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As the push to deliver increasingly higher quality care at lower costs continues to be of the utmost importance, stakeholders and providers are implementing and testing a number of models to see what suits their patient population best.
As the push to deliver increasingly higher quality care at lower costs continues to be of the utmost importance, stakeholders and providers are implementing and testing a number of models to see what suits their patient population best.
As the push to deliver...
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Veterans Health Today
11/20/2019
Study findings published online in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes suggest that veterans diagnosed with psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder are at an increased risk for...
Study findings published online in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes suggest that veterans diagnosed with psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder are at an increased risk for...
Study findings published online...
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Veterans Health Today
11/20/2019
Recently, researchers determined why it is important to address opioid use disorders, alcohol use, and depression among a cohort of veterans seeking pain care.
Recently, researchers determined why it is important to address opioid use disorders, alcohol use, and depression among a cohort of veterans seeking pain care.
Recently, researchers determined...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
In a joint announcement, Centene, Walgreens, and RxAdvance announced that the three companies will be working together to introduce an innovative pharmacy benefit management (PBM) model that will increase access, enhance customer experience,...
In a joint announcement, Centene, Walgreens, and RxAdvance announced that the three companies will be working together to introduce an innovative pharmacy benefit management (PBM) model that will increase access, enhance customer experience,...
In a joint announcement,...
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News Connection
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As of October 29, 2019, 1888 cases of vaping-related lung injury have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 49 states. Illinois has reported the greatest number of cases (150-199), while Alaska is the only state...
As of October 29, 2019, 1888 cases of vaping-related lung injury have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 49 states. Illinois has reported the greatest number of cases (150-199), while Alaska is the only state...
As of October 29, 2019, 1888...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
Based on data presented in a JAMA study, the United States health care system spends an approximate $760 billion to $935 billion in waste—accounting for 25% of all health care spend.
Based on data presented in a JAMA study, the United States health care system spends an approximate $760 billion to $935 billion in waste—accounting for 25% of all health care spend.
Based on data presented in a...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
According to a recent press release, a new phone application from UnitedHealthcare provides on-demand access to telemedicine services for roughly 27 million plan participants.
According to a recent press release, a new phone application from UnitedHealthcare provides on-demand access to telemedicine services for roughly 27 million plan participants.
According to a recent press...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
In a strategic 7-year partnership, Humana and Microsoft recently announced their goals to build modern health care solutions for members, addressing the rise in enrolled Medicare members, and making digital health care solutions that are...
In a strategic 7-year partnership, Humana and Microsoft recently announced their goals to build modern health care solutions for members, addressing the rise in enrolled Medicare members, and making digital health care solutions that are...
In a strategic 7-year...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
Inadequate management of a patient’s depression following heart attack or stroke is linked with notably higher health care costs, according to a study published online in the Journal of Medical Economics.
Inadequate management of a patient’s depression following heart attack or stroke is linked with notably higher health care costs, according to a study published online in the Journal of Medical Economics.
Inadequate management of a...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
Results from the second OptumIQ survey of 500 US health professionals found that confidence and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health care is growing exponentially and that funding AI-related projects has also increased.
Results from the second OptumIQ survey of 500 US health professionals found that confidence and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health care is growing exponentially and that funding AI-related projects has also increased.
Results from the second OptumIQ...
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News Connection
11/20/2019
A statewide public health program that uses community health workers to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and provide ongoing support to participants is not only effective but also generates cost savings, according to a new study...
A statewide public health program that uses community health workers to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and provide ongoing support to participants is not only effective but also generates cost savings, according to a new study...
A statewide public health...
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