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05/31/2024

Mary Beth Nierengarten

A push for a hybrid payment model for primary care is gaining momentum, with advocates urging the CMS to implement changes to increase funding and improve outcomes for patients.

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05/31/2024

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Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act's Impact on Drug Pricing and Health Care

05/29/2024

Dean Celia

During a recent webinar hosted by the Drug Channels Institute, Adam Fein, PhD, discussed the specifics of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its potential impacts and timeline. First Report Managed Care connected with other managed care...

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05/29/2024

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How Whole-Person Virtual Care Closes Care Gaps and Improves Star Ratings

05/27/2024

Hunter Sinclair, VP of Government Markets, Teladoc Health

Discover how whole-person virtual care can revolutionize Medicare Advantage plans, improving member satisfaction, Star ratings, and financial outcomes in an increasingly competitive market.

Discover how whole-person...

05/27/2024

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CMS Unveils New AHEAD Model Aimed at State Populations

05/30/2024

Paul Nicolaus

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)'s AHEAD model aims to improve population health management by awarding funding to states and promoting primary care investment and enhanced equity measures, but implementation challenges and...

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05/30/2024

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Prioritizing Patient Voices in Drug Development and Coverage

05/27/2024

Jasmine Patel, Senior Principal, Patient Advocacy, Strategic Consulting at Envision Pharma Group

Jessica Krauser, Marketing Advisor, Envision Pharma Group; Founder of 5kforJK

In this interview, guest experts discuss the importance of incorporating patient voices into health care decision-making, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and enhancement in drug development and patient coverage.

In this interview, guest experts...

05/27/2024

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Leveraging AI to Enhance the Member Experience for Health Plans

05/28/2024

Tim Price, Chief Product Officer at Infermedica

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly significant, particularly in enhancing the customer experience for health plan members. Health plan executives have a unique opportunity to leverage AI’s potential, mirroring...

The role of artificial...

05/28/2024

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Engaging Providers in Quality

03/30/2016

As the transition to value-based care, alternative payment models, and quality-related financial incentives continues, the number of quality measures and complexity of both measures and payment methodologies will also continue to expand in...

As the transition to value-based...

03/30/2016

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Authors Call for Novel, Integrated Approaches in RSV Therapeutic Research

04/27/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

In addition to encouraging increased collaboration between bioinformaticians and pharmacologists, the authors recommended the use of new approaches such as nanotechnology, molecular inhibitors, and more.

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04/27/2023

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Hospice Profit Status and Patient Diagnosis/Utilization Profile

05/13/2011

Trisha Lee

During the past decade, for-profit hospice agencies soared in number, while the number of nonprofit hospices remained virtually unchanged.

During the past decade,...

05/13/2011

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Bayer’s Cipro Accord Won’t Be Questioned by U.S. High Court

03/09/2011

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The Impact of Patient Education in Oncology/Hematology Care: Empowering Patients in Their Battle Against Cancer

08/31/2020

Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist

Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, Consu...

As health care providers, we all strive to deliver the best quality of care to our patients and the heroic efforts of health care providers has definitely been validated during the COVID-19 pandemic and their commitments to patient care are...

As health care providers, we all...

08/31/2020

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

Discover how health care contact...

07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

06/11/2024

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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

An expert discusses the...

05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.

Learn about developments in...

05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.

Delve into the rising demand for...

04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...

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03/27/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief m...

Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.

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