July/August 2023 Volume 20, Issue 3
Feature
Cover Story
11/16/2023
At least 7 bills targeting PBMs have been introduced this year. Our managed care panel assesses the legislation’s ability to reduce health care costs, as well as prospects for passage.
At least 7 bills targeting PBMs have been introduced this year. Our managed care panel assesses the legislation’s ability to reduce health care costs, as well as prospects for passage.
At least 7 bills targeting PBMs...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
Feature Story
11/16/2023
By Mary Beth Nierengarten
By Mary Beth Nierengarten
Among those who are incarcerated, a recent study identified the use of medications for chronic conditions in jails and state prisons was substantially lower compared with the nonincarcerated population.
Among those who are incarcerated, a recent study identified the use of medications for chronic conditions in jails and state prisons was substantially lower compared with the nonincarcerated population.
Among those who are...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
Insights
Commentary
11/16/2023
By Benion S. Horton, MD, MHA, and Michael G. Lemieux, PhD
By Benion S. Horton, MD, MHA, and Mic...
The health care community needs another tool to support its efforts to improve care while still managing testing use and costs. Lab benefit managers (LBMs) can provide the expertise to ensure the right tests are ordered at the right times to...
The health care community needs another tool to support its efforts to improve care while still managing testing use and costs. Lab benefit managers (LBMs) can provide the expertise to ensure the right tests are ordered at the right times to...
The health care community needs...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
11/16/2023
By Ram Krishnan, CEO of Valant
By Ram Krishnan, CEO of Valant
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Clinicians use multiple modalities to address different patients’ needs, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is evidence-based and useful for managing personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that...
Clinicians use multiple modalities to address different patients’ needs, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is evidence-based and useful for managing personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that...
Clinicians use multiple...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
