Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2020 - First Report Managed Care
05/18/2020
New and improved cancer treatments have the potential to save lives, but only for those who can afford the seemingly ever-growing price tag. Experts break down the financial challenges faced by payers and predict what managed care markets may...
New and improved cancer treatments have the potential to save lives, but only for those who can afford the seemingly ever-growing price tag. Experts break down the financial challenges faced by payers and predict what managed care markets may...
New and improved cancer...
05/18/2020
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06/22/2020
In a recent study, researchers examined the outcomes of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated with CD19-specific Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy—specifically focusing on overall survival and progression...
In a recent study, researchers examined the outcomes of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated with CD19-specific Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy—specifically focusing on overall survival and progression...
In a recent study, researchers...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
Oral semaglutide, the first tablet formulation glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with lower costs and improved quality adjusted life years (QALYs),...
Oral semaglutide, the first tablet formulation glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with lower costs and improved quality adjusted life years (QALYs),...
Oral semaglutide, the first...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
The incidence rate of patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia has been progressing consistently over the last decade in the United States, prompting researchers to conduct an impact analysis on health care resource utilization (HRU),...
The incidence rate of patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia has been progressing consistently over the last decade in the United States, prompting researchers to conduct an impact analysis on health care resource utilization (HRU),...
The incidence rate of patients...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a report which estimates that between March 1 and June 30, 2020, hospitals and health systems across the country will experience $202.6 billion in losses because of COVID-19 expenses and lost...
The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a report which estimates that between March 1 and June 30, 2020, hospitals and health systems across the country will experience $202.6 billion in losses because of COVID-19 expenses and lost...
The American Hospital...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
As several states in the US approach devastating peaks of COVID-19 cases, researchers published in JAMA what combination of public health interventions were successful at controlling the spread in China.
As several states in the US approach devastating peaks of COVID-19 cases, researchers published in JAMA what combination of public health interventions were successful at controlling the spread in China.
As several states in the US...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
CVS Health announced recently that it will begin offering self-administered swab testing for COVID-19 at select locations.
CVS Health announced recently that it will begin offering self-administered swab testing for COVID-19 at select locations.
CVS Health announced recently...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) collaborated with chief medical officers (CMO) to develop a list of key principles for health plans in order to help them continue to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care for members as states...
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) collaborated with chief medical officers (CMO) to develop a list of key principles for health plans in order to help them continue to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care for members as states...
America’s Health Insurance Plans...
06/22/2020
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06/22/2020
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Association announced this week that its network of more than 36 independent and locally-operated BCBS companies and its federal employee program have committed close to $3...
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Association announced this week that its network of more than 36 independent and locally-operated BCBS companies and its federal employee program have committed close to $3...
In the ongoing fight against...
06/22/2020
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05/14/2020
Just as the events of 9/11 changed travel forever, so too will the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting impact on health care delivery. Our experts share what can be expected and offer insight beyond the major headlines.
Just as the events of 9/11 changed travel forever, so too will the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting impact on health care delivery. Our experts share what can be expected and offer insight beyond the major headlines.
Just as the events of 9/11...
05/14/2020
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