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Dean Celia

03/20/2017
In the wake of the recently blocked health insurance mega-mergers, experts predict what the big payers might target next.
In the wake of the recently blocked health insurance mega-mergers, experts predict what the big payers might target next.
In the wake of the recently...
03/20/2017
First Report Managed Care
News
11/09/2018
“Ultimately, strategies to address the social determinants are about improving consumer health, reducing consumer costs, and improving customer satisfaction,” said Rashi Venkataraman, AHIP’s executive director of Prevention and Population...
“Ultimately, strategies to address the social determinants are about improving consumer health, reducing consumer costs, and improving customer satisfaction,” said Rashi Venkataraman, AHIP’s executive director of Prevention and Population...
“Ultimately, strategies to...
11/09/2018
First Report Managed Care
Feature Story
10/28/2021
With moderate and progressive Democrats finding it difficult to agree on what gets into the Build Back Better Act, it is anyone’s guess which health measures—if any—will make the cut. Our panelists weigh in with their assessment and suggest...
With moderate and progressive Democrats finding it difficult to agree on what gets into the Build Back Better Act, it is anyone’s guess which health measures—if any—will make the cut. Our panelists weigh in with their assessment and suggest...
With moderate and progressive...
10/28/2021
First Report Managed Care
01/15/2021
What will the new president do with the Most Favored Nation rule he inherits from the departing administration; what other drug price initiatives are in the offing; and how should managed care stakeholders prepare?
What will the new president do with the Most Favored Nation rule he inherits from the departing administration; what other drug price initiatives are in the offing; and how should managed care stakeholders prepare?
What will the new president do...
01/15/2021
First Report Managed Care
News
10/20/2016
After public backlash against exorbitant price increases for the EpiPen, industry leaders are weighing in on the practicality of the new price and the validity of possible solutions presented by its manufacturer.
After public backlash against exorbitant price increases for the EpiPen, industry leaders are weighing in on the practicality of the new price and the validity of possible solutions presented by its manufacturer.
After public backlash against...
10/20/2016
First Report Managed Care
08/13/2020
In the face of plummeting provider reimbursement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fixed-fee pay models are getting a closer look. First Report Managed Care consulted an expert panel about capitation’s pros and cons, whether it has staying power,...
In the face of plummeting provider reimbursement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fixed-fee pay models are getting a closer look. First Report Managed Care consulted an expert panel about capitation’s pros and cons, whether it has staying power,...
In the face of plummeting...
08/13/2020
First Report Managed Care
Feature Story
01/31/2022
Does this bipartisan effort demonstrate that lawmakers in Washington are more willing to work together than previously thought to improve health care? What are the implications for payers, providers, and patients? Our experts weigh in.
Does this bipartisan effort demonstrate that lawmakers in Washington are more willing to work together than previously thought to improve health care? What are the implications for payers, providers, and patients? Our experts weigh in.
Does this bipartisan effort...
01/31/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
08/09/2018
Mary Barton, MD, MPP, vice president of performance at NCQA, explains how the process is becoming more aligned with real-world practice, what specific initiatives are being introduced or changed, and what organizations can start going now to...
Mary Barton, MD, MPP, vice president of performance at NCQA, explains how the process is becoming more aligned with real-world practice, what specific initiatives are being introduced or changed, and what organizations can start going now to...
Mary Barton, MD, MPP, vice...
08/09/2018
First Report Managed Care
03/08/2016
If you haven’t heard of Medicare for All by now, you’re probably not paying attention. It may not matter, though, since few give the health plan, put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a chance of seeing the light of day.   
If you haven’t heard of Medicare for All by now, you’re probably not paying attention. It may not matter, though, since few give the health plan, put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a chance of seeing the light of day.   
If you haven’t heard of Medicare...
03/08/2016
First Report Managed Care
02/22/2019
In the summer of 2018, First Report Managed Care reported on the Trump Administration’s drug price blueprint and checked back in during the fall to track progress. Now in the new year, First Report Managed Care’s panel of experts parsed...
In the summer of 2018, First Report Managed Care reported on the Trump Administration’s drug price blueprint and checked back in during the fall to track progress. Now in the new year, First Report Managed Care’s panel of experts parsed...
In the summer of 2018, First...
02/22/2019
First Report Managed Care