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3 Health Care Innovation Insights From Icario’s Virtual Series, Rev Up 2021

10/07/2021

Icario Team

In this commentary, the Icario team highlights key takeaways from Rev Up 2021, a virtual event in which industry leaders discussed how to address member engagement, social determinants of health, and more.

In this commentary, the Icario...

10/07/2021

First Report Managed Care

Brad Ross, VP Payment Integrity at HMS, A Gainwell Technologies Company

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Lowering Health Care Costs Through the Intersection of Genetic Testing and Value-Based Care

09/20/2021

Brad Ross ;

"With health care cost reduction and value-based payments top of mind for state Medicaid agencies, questions around genetic testing reimbursement remains at the forefront for many state plans and payer organizations as they simultaneously...

"With health care cost reduction...

09/20/2021

First Report Managed Care

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The Accelerated Approval Pathway: Serving Its Drug Review Purpose?

09/16/2021

Warren Smith , PharmD;

In this commentary from Commonwealth Medicine, Warren Smith, PharmD, discusses the US Food and Drug Administration's accelerated approval pathway with regard to its history, recent controversies, and potential improvements.

In this commentary from...

09/16/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Impactful Research Shows How Health Equity, Diabetes, and COVID-19 Are Linked

09/15/2021

Icario Team

In this commentary, the Icario team emphasizes the importance of addressing inequities in health care as research continues to indicate direct correlations between COVID-19 and diabetes.

In this commentary, the Icario...

09/15/2021

First Report Managed Care

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As Stress Levels for Family Caregivers Reach New Heights, Digital Supports Are Critical

09/07/2021

Claudia Fine , LCSW, MPH;

Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH, chief professional officer, eFamilyCare, reviews recent research that shows caregivers are not medically and socially supported, which ultimately impacts the quality of care they provide, and discusses four key...

Claudia Fine, LCSW, MPH, chief...

09/07/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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New Research to Bridge Gaps in Care for Breast Cancer Amid COVID-19

09/01/2021

Icario Team

In this commentary, the Icario team showcases engagement strategies to bridge gaps in breast cancer care after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced number of screenings and exacerbated barriers to access.

In this commentary, the Icario...

09/01/2021

Population Health

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Examining a Therapy Option Proven Cost-Effective to Treat Wounds

08/27/2021

Ronald P. Silverman , MD, FACS;

“[Wounds] sometimes require very simple dressings to heal, but sometimes require sophisticated technologies, and particularly troublesome wounds may never fully heal," explains Ron Silverman, MD, FACAS, chief medical officer, 3M Medical...

“[Wounds] sometimes require very...

08/27/2021

First Report Managed Care

Edward Abraham, MD, chief medical advisor, Bright.md

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Expanding Access to Quality Care Through Virtual Health

08/26/2021

Edward Abraham , MD;

Edward Abraham, MD, chief medical advisor, Bright.md, discusses various social determinants of health that create barriers and limit access to care patients require, and highlights why it is important to implement innovative solutions and...

Edward Abraham, MD, chief...

08/26/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Erick Von Schweber and Joan Kapusnik-Uner, PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Outcomes and Reduce the Cost of Care Among Higher Risk Patients

08/20/2021

Joan Kapusnik-Uner , PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP;

Erick Von Schweber ;

“Predictive modeling can drive targeted, yet comprehensive, medication management to prevent adverse events and lower utilization among members with polypharmacy regimens,” say Erick Von Schweber and Joan Kapusnik-Uner, PharmD, FCSHP, FASHP.

“Predictive modeling can drive...

08/20/2021

First Report Managed Care

Nick D’addezio, vice president, strategy & business development, Pager

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How Purposeful Integration Can Break Down Health Care Silos

08/11/2021

Nick D'addezio ;

“It is only by purposefully integrating care and support into a unified experience that the health care industry can truly solve the issue of fragmentation,” says Nick D’addezio, vice president, strategy & business development, Pager....

“It is only by purposefully...

08/11/2021

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11/03/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

Chronic kidney disease is...

11/03/2014

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08/04/2011

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

Health officials proposed...

11/19/2014

First Report Managed Care

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

11/15/2017

Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

Recent research in...

11/15/2017

First Report Managed Care

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

03/12/2010

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

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...

11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

10/31/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

09/26/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

Learn about research...

09/25/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

View a roundtable discussion on...

09/04/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...

08/15/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...

08/14/2024

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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

First Report Managed Care

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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.

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