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Commentary
08/13/2024
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical...
08/13/2024
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Commentary
08/05/2024
Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...
Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...
Payer-provider collaboration...
08/05/2024
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News
04/05/2024
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior...
04/05/2024
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Commentary
04/02/2024

Shannon Smith, RN, BSN

Shannon Smith, RN, BSN
As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
As the health care industry...
04/02/2024
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Dr Brian Covino
Interview
03/05/2024

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohere Health

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohe...
There are several barriers to adopting electronic prior authorization in health care. With financial incentives and standardized processes, there is still room for improvement. An expert introduces the concept of green lighting, a data-driven...
There are several barriers to adopting electronic prior authorization in health care. With financial incentives and standardized processes, there is still room for improvement. An expert introduces the concept of green lighting, a data-driven...
There are several barriers to...
03/05/2024
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Commentary
08/13/2024
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical...
08/13/2024
First Report Managed Care
Commentary
08/05/2024
Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...
Payer-provider collaboration represents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between those who provide care and those who finance it. In this commentary, experts delve into strategies to help foster a collaborative relationship between...
Payer-provider collaboration...
08/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
04/05/2024
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
Shannon Smith Headshot
Commentary
04/02/2024

Shannon Smith, RN, BSN

Shannon Smith, RN, BSN
As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
As the health care industry prepares for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement new guidelines to streamline prior authorization procedures, significant operational changes are on the horizon for health care payers....
As the health care industry...
04/02/2024
First Report Managed Care
Dr Brian Covino
Interview
03/05/2024

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohere Health

Featuring Brian Covino, MD, CMO, Cohe...
There are several barriers to adopting electronic prior authorization in health care. With financial incentives and standardized processes, there is still room for improvement. An expert introduces the concept of green lighting, a data-driven...
There are several barriers to adopting electronic prior authorization in health care. With financial incentives and standardized processes, there is still room for improvement. An expert introduces the concept of green lighting, a data-driven...
There are several barriers to...
03/05/2024
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Videos
11/13/2024
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...
11/13/2024
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News
11/11/2024
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in...
11/11/2024
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News
11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
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News
11/08/2024
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based...
11/08/2024
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News
11/08/2024
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy...
11/08/2024
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Commentary
11/08/2024
"As AI continues to evolve, its integration into group health underwriting offers carriers new opportunities to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and improve overall plan performance," said Jason Oswald, Director of Solution...
"As AI continues to evolve, its integration into group health underwriting offers carriers new opportunities to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and improve overall plan performance," said Jason Oswald, Director of Solution...
"As AI continues to evolve, its...
11/08/2024
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News
11/07/2024
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag...
11/07/2024
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News
11/06/2024
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of...
11/06/2024
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News
11/05/2024
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies...
11/05/2024
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News
11/01/2024
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated...
11/01/2024
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