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

Featured Article

07/21/2020

Dean Celia

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
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
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
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...
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Veterans Health Today
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
07/21/2020

Julie Gould

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
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
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
07/21/2020

Lora Alexander, director of engagement, experience, design, and research at NovuHealth

Lora Alexander, director of engagemen...
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...
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Column

Viewpoint
07/21/2020

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth

Jason Rose, CEO, AdhereHealth
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
07/21/2020

Julie Gould

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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