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Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2019 - First Report Managed Care

Featured Article

02/22/2019
In the summer of 2018, First Report Managed Care reported on the Trump Administration’s drug price blueprint and checked back in during the fall to track progress. Now in the new year, First Report Managed Care’s panel of experts parsed...
In the summer of 2018, First Report Managed Care reported on the Trump Administration’s drug price blueprint and checked back in during the fall to track progress. Now in the new year, First Report Managed Care’s panel of experts parsed...
In the summer of 2018, First...
02/22/2019
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Column

Viewpoint
02/23/2019
ActiveRADAR is a health care analytics and technology company that specializes in prescription-based reference pricing. It provides a reference pricing solution to self-funded employers looking to control their pharmaceutical spend. David...
ActiveRADAR is a health care analytics and technology company that specializes in prescription-based reference pricing. It provides a reference pricing solution to self-funded employers looking to control their pharmaceutical spend. David...
ActiveRADAR is a health care...
02/23/2019
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Literature Review
02/23/2019
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are thought to arise from cells throughout the diffuse endocrine system. According to a report published in JAMA Oncology, the incidence and prevalence of NETS are steadily rising, though for reasons not well...
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are...
02/23/2019
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02/22/2019
The proliferation of AI-based health care tools is offering up new opportunities to cut costs and enhance care. These emerging options are also leading to plenty of questions and concerns for managed care leaders to consider.
The proliferation of AI-based health care tools is offering up new opportunities to cut costs and enhance care. These emerging options are also leading to plenty of questions and concerns for managed care leaders to consider.
The proliferation of AI-based...
02/22/2019
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02/22/2019
Social determinants of health are determined by the environments in which individuals are born and live, and are tied to each persons’ economic, social, and cultural conditions. Research into these factors could improve care quality and that...
Social determinants of health are determined by the environments in which individuals are born and live, and are tied to each persons’ economic, social, and cultural conditions. Research into these factors could improve care quality and that...
Social determinants of health...
02/22/2019
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Department

News Connection
02/22/2019
More than 100,000 veterans in rural areas experienced improved access to care following the implementation of a clinical pharmacist health program, according to a recent study by Heather Ourth, PharmD, of the Department of Veteran Affairs,...
More than 100,000 veterans in rural areas experienced improved access to care following the implementation of a clinical pharmacist health program, according to a recent study by Heather Ourth, PharmD, of the Department of Veteran Affairs,...
More than 100,000 veterans in...
02/22/2019
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News Connection
02/22/2019
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), along with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), have announced a new program called the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent...
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), along with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), have announced a new program called the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent...
The Department of Veteran...
02/22/2019
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News Connection
02/22/2019
In a recent announcement, NextLevel Health Partners, Inc, a Medicaid managed care company, said it would partner with PatientPing, a health technology company.
In a recent announcement, NextLevel Health Partners, Inc, a Medicaid managed care company, said it would partner with PatientPing, a health technology company.
In a recent announcement,...
02/22/2019
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News Connection
02/22/2019
ResMed, known for its cloud-connected medical devices and out-of-hospital software-as-a-service business solutions, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Propeller Health.
ResMed, known for its cloud-connected medical devices and out-of-hospital software-as-a-service business solutions, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Propeller Health.
ResMed, known for its...
02/22/2019
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News Connection
02/22/2019
In an effort to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of care, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft recently announced a multiyear partnership.
In an effort to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of care, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft recently announced a multiyear partnership.
In an effort to improve health...
02/22/2019
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News Connection
02/22/2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its “2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Part II and Draft Call Letter” outlining proposed changes to “modernize and maximize competition,” and  address the nation’s...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its “2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Part II and Draft Call Letter” outlining proposed changes to “modernize and maximize competition,” and  address the nation’s...
The Centers for Medicare &...
02/22/2019
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