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Volume 17, Issue 6, June/July 2020 - First Report Managed Care

Featured Article

Managed Care Innovators: A Modern Approach to Medicare Advantage, An Interview With Rebellis Group Founders Betsy Seals and Debra Devereaux
07/21/2020
Dean Celia
Betsy Seals and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, explain what motivated them to start a managed care consulting firm; how COVID-19 shifted things into hyperdrive; and the keys to success in the rapidly evolving Medicare Advantage space.
Betsy Seals and Debra Devereaux, MBA, RPh, explain what motivated them to start a managed care consulting firm; how COVID-19 shifted things into hyperdrive; and the keys to success in the rapidly evolving Medicare Advantage space.
Betsy Seals and Debra Devereaux,...
07/21/2020
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Department

Conference Insider
Hydroxychloroquine Plus Itraconazole Shows No Antitumor Activity in Advanced EOC
07/21/2020
Although the combination of hydroxychloroquine and itraconazole was shown to be feasible in heavily pre-treated patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), the regimen did not show any antitumor activity, according to...
Although the combination of hydroxychloroquine and itraconazole was shown to be feasible in heavily pre-treated patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), the regimen did not show any antitumor activity, according to...
Although the combination of...
07/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Exercise Appears to Preserve Cognitive Function in Veterans With Depression
07/21/2020
In a nationally representative sample of older US military veterans, the negative effect of depression on cognitive functioning was moderated by a pair of factors that affect brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) function in the brain: BDNF...
In a nationally representative sample of older US military veterans, the negative effect of depression on cognitive functioning was moderated by a pair of factors that affect brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) function in the brain: BDNF...
In a nationally representative...
07/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Omega-3 Supplements, Fish Intake Not Associated With Lower Risk of Nonfatal Coronary Artery Disease in Veterans
07/21/2020
Neither omega-3 fatty acid supplement use nor fish intake was linked with a lower risk of nonfatal coronary artery disease in US veterans, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.
Neither omega-3 fatty acid supplement use nor fish intake was linked with a lower risk of nonfatal coronary artery disease in US veterans, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.
Neither omega-3 fatty acid...
07/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Hospitalization Risk in Veterans With Heart Failure
07/21/2020
The risk of hospitalization in veterans with heart failure was significantly higher for those with vitamin D deficiency, according to a study published in the journal Maturitas. 
The risk of hospitalization in veterans with heart failure was significantly higher for those with vitamin D deficiency, according to a study published in the journal Maturitas. 
The risk of hospitalization in...
07/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Nonopioid Treatment Option for Chronic Low Back Pain in Veterans
07/21/2020
Julie Gould
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and co-director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC’s Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and codDirector for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical & experimental psychologist, Durham VA Health Care System and co-director for the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC’s Clinical Core, and Chris Marx, MD, staff psychiatrist, Durham VA Health Care System and codDirector for...
Jennifer Naylor, PhD, clinical &...
07/21/2020
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News Connection
Comparing Medical Costs, Utilization Rates for Patients With Both Diabetes and Cancer
07/21/2020
In a recent study, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have also been diagnosed with cancer incur higher direct medical costs than patients with diabetes alone.
In a recent study, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have also been diagnosed with cancer incur higher direct medical costs than patients with diabetes alone.
In a recent study, researchers...
07/21/2020
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News Connection
HHS Partners With US-Based Pharma Manufacturers to Address Shortages
07/21/2020
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to partner with a team of private industry partners in an effort to expand US-based pharmaceutical manufacturing, reducing the risk of shortages during the COVID-19...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to partner with a team of private industry partners in an effort to expand US-based pharmaceutical manufacturing, reducing the risk of shortages during the COVID-19...
The US Department of Health and...
07/21/2020
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Insights

Commentary
5 Critical Strategies for Health Plans to Connect with Members During a Pandemic
07/21/2020
Lora Alexander
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging and communicating with members has never been more important for health plans. With the situation evolving so rapidly, both globally and locally, plan members run the risk of being confused by...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging and communicating with members has never been more important for health plans. With the situation evolving so rapidly, both globally and locally, plan members run the risk of being confused by...
In the midst of the COVID-19...
07/21/2020
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Column

Viewpoint
Three Reasons Why Medication Adherence is Crucial During COVID-19
07/21/2020
Jason Rose
Medication adherence must become a national priority as we deal with the continued effects of COVID-19.
Medication adherence must become a national priority as we deal with the continued effects of COVID-19.
Medication adherence must become...
07/21/2020
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Integrated Healthcare Executive
Taking the Surprise Out of Medical Billing
07/21/2020
Julie Gould
Steve Avery, president and chief client officer of abeo. breaks down the rates of surprise billing within organizations and provides some best practices for providers who want to ensure patients are prepared to meet all of their financial...
Steve Avery, president and chief client officer of abeo. breaks down the rates of surprise billing within organizations and provides some best practices for providers who want to ensure patients are prepared to meet all of their financial...
Steve Avery, president and chief...
07/21/2020
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Behind the Bill

Behind the Bill
SCOTUS Takes on the Nondelegation Doctrine: Surprising Reactions and What They Mean for Agency Power
04/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard...
04/02/2025
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Behind the Bill
Dr Oz’s Prescription for Making Medicaid “Viable at Every Level”
03/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the...
03/26/2025
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Behind the Bill
The $880 Billion Question Continues: Dr Oz's Confirmation and the Future of Medicaid
03/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880...
03/19/2025
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Behind the Bill
The $880 Billion Question: Can Congress Cut Spending Without Touching Medicaid?
03/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from...
03/12/2025
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Behind the Bill
RFK Jr’s Public Comment Ban: The Silent Shift in Health Care Rulemaking
03/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative...
03/05/2025
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Behind the Bill
Prevention Over Pills? The First 2 Weeks of Health Care’s New Direction
02/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from...
02/26/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 2)
02/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the...
02/19/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 1)
02/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust...
02/12/2025
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Behind the Bill
No, President Trump Did Not Actually Sign an Executive Order That Would Increase Drug Costs for Beneficiaries
02/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President...
02/05/2025
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Behind the Bill
Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Confirmation and the Unexpected Turn in the Drug Pricing Debate
01/29/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug...
01/29/2025
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05/18/2023
Arielle Zionts
Now that the public health emergency has expired, individuals may lose coverage but then requalify several months later in states which have recently approved Medicaid expansion.
Now that the public health emergency has expired, individuals may lose coverage but then requalify several months later in states which have recently approved Medicaid expansion.
Now that the public health...
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06/07/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The participants were willing to utilize digital therapeutics if available, and even preferred this type of support compared to actually visiting a clinic,” researchers wrote.
“The participants were willing to utilize digital therapeutics if available, and even preferred this type of support compared to actually visiting a clinic,” researchers wrote.
“The participants were willing...
06/07/2023
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First Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia A Is Approved
06/29/2023
Amanda Balbi
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a...
06/29/2023
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Commentary
Prescription Digital Therapeutics: Ongoing Efforts to Expand Awareness, Integrate Into Clinical Practice
07/28/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
Yvette Terrie shares digital therapeutic updates regarding FDA approvals, recent and upcoming clinical trials, and current industry regulations.
Yvette Terrie shares digital therapeutic updates regarding FDA approvals, recent and upcoming clinical trials, and current industry regulations.
Yvette Terrie shares digital...
07/28/2023
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