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Paul Nicolaus

09/18/2018
Consumers will now have the ability to purchase short-term, limited-duration insurance policies for more extended periods of time. Experts weigh in on the potential impact of increased access to less comprehensive plans.
Consumers will now have the ability to purchase short-term, limited-duration insurance policies for more extended periods of time. Experts weigh in on the potential impact of increased access to less comprehensive plans.
Consumers will now have the...
09/18/2018
First Report Managed Care
Feature Story
02/02/2022
Issues like fatigue, muscle pain, and brain fog affect some COVID-19 survivors for lengthy periods. Experts suggest there is a growing need to better understand and respond to this phenomenon.
Issues like fatigue, muscle pain, and brain fog affect some COVID-19 survivors for lengthy periods. Experts suggest there is a growing need to better understand and respond to this phenomenon.
Issues like fatigue, muscle...
02/02/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
03/17/2017
The Trump Administration advocated for slashing the regulatory burden at the FDA in order to jumpstart competition on the pharmaceuticals market.
The Trump Administration advocated for slashing the regulatory burden at the FDA in order to jumpstart competition on the pharmaceuticals market.
The Trump...
03/17/2017
First Report Managed Care
01/27/2020
As the number of people living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias soars in the years ahead, so too will the related health care costs. Experts highlight the biggest challenges of controlling these expenses and explore possible...
As the number of people living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias soars in the years ahead, so too will the related health care costs. Experts highlight the biggest challenges of controlling these expenses and explore possible...
As the number of people living...
01/27/2020
First Report Managed Care
Newsfeed
02/16/2018
Following a lengthy showdown and months of uncertainty, Congress approved long-term funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, some expert remain concerned that we haven’t seen the end of this deal.
Following a lengthy showdown and months of uncertainty, Congress approved long-term funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, some expert remain concerned that we haven’t seen the end of this deal.
Following a lengthy showdown and...
02/16/2018
First Report Managed Care
08/30/2018
Payers are implementing a new strategy to counter the effects of drug manufacturer patient assistance programs. We take a closer look at these emerging copay accumulator programs and their potential ripple effect. 
Payers are implementing a new strategy to counter the effects of drug manufacturer patient assistance programs. We take a closer look at these emerging copay accumulator programs and their potential ripple effect. 
Payers are implementing a new...
08/30/2018
First Report Managed Care
Feature
04/12/2021
As COVID-19 spurs expansion of payer telehealth offerings, some say initiatives begun during the pandemic could become the norm.
As COVID-19 spurs expansion of payer telehealth offerings, some say initiatives begun during the pandemic could become the norm.
As COVID-19 spurs expansion of...
04/12/2021
First Report Managed Care
02/15/2017
Skyrocketing drug prices have lawmakers and industry stakeholders searching for solutions.
Skyrocketing drug prices have lawmakers and industry stakeholders searching for solutions.
Skyrocketing drug prices have...
02/15/2017
First Report Managed Care
12/27/2019
Although the Parity law was passed over a decade ago, obtaining in-network treatment for mental illness and substance abuse has grown increasingly difficult, according to a new report.
Although the Parity law was passed over a decade ago, obtaining in-network treatment for mental illness and substance abuse has grown increasingly difficult, according to a new report.
Although the Parity law was...
12/27/2019
First Report Managed Care
Maneuvering the Rising Costs of Cancer
05/18/2020
New and improved cancer treatments have the potential to save lives, but only for those who can afford the seemingly ever-growing price tag. Experts break down the financial challenges faced by payers and predict what managed care markets may...
New and improved cancer treatments have the potential to save lives, but only for those who can afford the seemingly ever-growing price tag. Experts break down the financial challenges faced by payers and predict what managed care markets may...
New and improved cancer...
05/18/2020
First Report Managed Care