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Paul Nicolaus

10/16/2020
Researchers reveal that universal screening for the total United States adult population is not cost-effective, according to their recent analysis, but focusing on people who inject drugs could be.
Researchers reveal that universal screening for the total United States adult population is not cost-effective, according to their recent analysis, but focusing on people who inject drugs could be.
Researchers reveal that...
10/16/2020
First Report Managed Care
04/13/2016
As dementia saps the health and resources of an aging population and their family members, university programs are fighting back with innovative solutions.
As dementia saps the health and resources of an aging population and their family members, university programs are fighting back with innovative solutions.
As dementia saps the health and...
04/13/2016
First Report Managed Care
02/22/2019
The proliferation of AI-based health care tools is offering up new opportunities to cut costs and enhance care. These emerging options are also leading to plenty of questions and concerns for managed care leaders to consider.
The proliferation of AI-based health care tools is offering up new opportunities to cut costs and enhance care. These emerging options are also leading to plenty of questions and concerns for managed care leaders to consider.
The proliferation of AI-based...
02/22/2019
First Report Managed Care
Veterans Health Today
01/28/2022
A new study examines the possibility of increasing physical activity among veterans by turning daily step counts into a game.
A new study examines the possibility of increasing physical activity among veterans by turning daily step counts into a game.
A new study examines the...
01/28/2022
First Report Managed Care
08/25/2017
A recent push by the AMA to ban all forms of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceutical products is beginning to pick up steam—but should payers beconcerned with how advertising impacts costs?
A recent push by the AMA to ban all forms of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceutical products is beginning to pick up steam—but should payers beconcerned with how advertising impacts costs?
A recent push by the AMA to ban...
08/25/2017
First Report Managed Care
Feature Story
03/01/2024
PwC's Health Research Institute surveyed health plan actuaries covering nearly 100 million employer-sponsored and 10 million Affordable Care Act marketplace members to project medical cost trends for 2023-2024, highlighting factors like...
PwC's Health Research Institute surveyed health plan actuaries covering nearly 100 million employer-sponsored and 10 million Affordable Care Act marketplace members to project medical cost trends for 2023-2024, highlighting factors like...
PwC's Health Research Institute...
03/01/2024
First Report Managed Care
06/15/2020
“While keeping members physically healthy may be a plan’s first priority, with so many people—especially seniors—dealing with increased isolation and loneliness during the pandemic, it’s important to focus on members’ mental health as well,”...
“While keeping members physically healthy may be a plan’s first priority, with so many people—especially seniors—dealing with increased isolation and loneliness during the pandemic, it’s important to focus on members’ mental health as well,”...
“While keeping members...
06/15/2020
First Report Managed Care
03/10/2016
Amidst a whirlwind of merger activity in 2015, the regulatory and legal magnifying glasses have emerged.
Amidst a whirlwind of merger activity in 2015, the regulatory and legal magnifying glasses have emerged.
Amidst a whirlwind of merger...
03/10/2016
First Report Managed Care
12/21/2018
The United States most significant healthcare reform law is consistently in headlines, conversations, and the minds of payers and carriers alike. Since its inception, its effectiveness has been a subject of debate but as another year comes to...
The United States most significant healthcare reform law is consistently in headlines, conversations, and the minds of payers and carriers alike. Since its inception, its effectiveness has been a subject of debate but as another year comes to...
The United States most...
12/21/2018
First Report Managed Care
Online Exclusive
01/07/2022
Recent findings indicated that vaccines protected veterans against COVID-19 infection, but their effectiveness waned over time as the Delta variant spread.
Recent findings indicated that vaccines protected veterans against COVID-19 infection, but their effectiveness waned over time as the Delta variant spread.
Recent findings indicated that...
01/07/2022
Veterans Health Today