Maria Asimopoulos

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SMA Progression Associated With Increased Costs, Resource Utilization

06/22/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy experienced complications and symptoms at a steadily increased rate, as well as incurred higher costs and health care resource utilization, according to recent data.

Adult patients with spinal...

06/22/2021

First Report Managed Care

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Payer, Provider Disagreements on PCSK9 Inhibitors for Cholesterol Management

06/21/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Researchers of a recent study focused on identifying payer and provider disagreements regarding the application of data for PCSK9 inhibitors to reduce barriers against use.

Researchers of a recent study...

06/21/2021

First Report Managed Care

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Real-Word CLL Patient Data Shows Substantial Economic Burden for Medicare

06/18/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

“Medicare incurred substantial economic burden following initiation of systemic therapy, and patients with greater numbers of AEs accounted disproportionately for the high overall cost of CLL management,” researchers noted.

“Medicare incurred substantial...

06/18/2021

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CMS: American Rescue Plan Tax Credit Reduces ACA Marketplace Coverage Costs

06/17/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Marketplace beneficiaries saw their average monthly premiums reduced by over 40% due to the implementation of American Rescue Plan tax credits at the start of April.

Marketplace beneficiaries saw...

06/17/2021

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Variable Goal, Outcome Attainment for Tracheostomy Patients in LTACHs

06/17/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

A new study found that geriatric ICU survivors admitted to a long-term acute care hospital met their rehabilitation goals with varying success, highlighting the importance of establishing realistic patient goals.

A new study found that geriatric...

06/17/2021

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Videos

Patient Telehealth Preferences During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

06/16/2021

Julie Gould

Maria Asimopoulos

Benjamin Isgur, Health Research Institute (HRI) leader at PwC, discusses an HRI survey that analyzed telehealth trends during the pandemic, with an emphasis on what virtual services consumers want most and how the industry might adjust care...

Benjamin Isgur, Health Research...

06/16/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Videos

Improving Virtual Care and Provider Experiences for Better Outcomes

06/16/2021

Julie Gould

Maria Asimopoulos

Michelle Davey, cofounder and chief executive officer, Wheel, discusses the health care industry’s transition to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing how improving the clinician experience can result in better quality care...

Michelle Davey, cofounder and...

06/16/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Videos

Improving Treatment for Patients With Chronic Conditions

06/15/2021

Julie Gould

Maria Asimopoulos

Jake Sattelmair, cofounder and chief executive officer, Wellframe, discusses a new collaboration between Wellframe and Validic with regard to how data and technology will be integrated to help patients and providers manage chronic conditions...

Jake Sattelmair, cofounder and...

06/15/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

News

SMA Treatment Coverage Recommendations for Managed Care Organizations

06/14/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

New treatment and coverage recommendations for managed care organizations covering patients with spinal muscular atrophy emphasize the importance of screening and early diagnosis to improve outcomes.

New treatment and coverage...

06/14/2021

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Publicly Insured Individuals Report Higher Satisfaction, Lower Costs Than Privately Insured

06/14/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

“In this survey study, individuals covered by private insurance appeared to experience less access to care, higher costs of care, and decreased satisfaction with care compared with individuals with Medicare or VHA or military coverage,” said...

“In this survey study,...

06/14/2021

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