UnitedHealthcare Removes Out-of-Pocket Costs for Eligible Members Using 24/7 Virtual Visits
June 29th 2023Removing out-of-pocket expenses for the accessible virtual visits may help improve health equity by reducing medical costs for consumers and encourage earlier interventions. In turn, interventions may reduce the risk of complications and avoid visits to more expensive settings like the emergency room.
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Marijuana Use During Different Times of Pregnancy Can Affect Growth of a Newborn
June 29th 2023Data from a survey conducted by Central Michigan University College of Medicine found that newborn weight can be reduced somewhat by marijuana exposure even if it only occurs early in the pregnancy, while reduced head circumference was caused by exposure continued through the second trimester.
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U.S. Latino Patients Cut Down Binge Drinking After Receiving AB-CASI
June 28th 2023Researchers of a study compared the effectiveness of an automated bilingual computerized alcohol screening and intervention (AB-CASI) digital health tool with standard care for the reduction of alcohol consumption among U.S. adult Latino emergency department patients with unhealthy drinking.
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The Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act is the Latest Effort Combatting High Pharmacy DIR Fees
June 23rd 2023Recently introduced to the U.S. Senate, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052) will help to secure Medicare patients’, typically seniors, freedom to receive medications and care from the pharmacy of their choice choice through improvements to the “any willing pharmacy” law.
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The Healthcare Market is Expected to Skyrocket in the Next Decade After a Decline Following the PHE
June 21st 2023According to a report conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary (OACT), researchers project healthcare spending growth to pick back up and reach $7.2 trillion by 2031.
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Study Shows Metformin Decreases Long COVID Rates
June 11th 2023In efforts to find the effectiveness of metformin, ivermectin and fluvoxamine, researchers of the study observed the medications in adults aged 30 to 85 years who were overweight or obese and had been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last three days.
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More Older Adults Plan to Use Digital Health Technologies as They 'Age in Place'
June 8th 2023An overwhelming majority of survey respondents (93%) said aging in place is an important goal of theirs. Aging in place is considered the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level, according to the CDC.
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Over 7,000 Walmart Pharmacists and Opticians Receiving Raises, Career Development Opportunities
June 6th 2023The retail giant’s initiative to offer attractive pay in every market they operate reflects in the pay raise of all associates. The average salary for pharmacists is now more than $140,000, not including bonuses and incentives. After investments within the optician and vision department, it’s expected the average wage for opticians to be more than $22.50 an hour.
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Capital Blue Cross Members are Benefiting from Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs
June 2nd 2023Eligible members can enroll into these programs through Virta and Omada Health tools under Capital. The programs are personalized for Capital members on an easy-to-use app offering one-on-one health coaching, medical tools, community support, activity tracking and more.
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The Risk of Developing Childhood Asthma Is Lower if a Child Was Not Infected With RSV as an Infant
June 1st 2023Understanding whether the prevention of RSV infection during infancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma is key to designing successful and preventive strategies, preventing long-term childhood respiratory morbidity, and outlining healthcare policy measures.
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Emerging Leaders in Healthcare — Submit For a Chance to Be Featured in MHE's September Issue
May 30th 2023Editors are searching for diverse healthcare professionals from different backgrounds and healthcare sectors, with individual interests, and so on. Candidates should have, but not limited to, 12 years or fewer experience in healthcare.
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WHO Calls For Caution When it Comes to Using AI For Health
May 29th 2023The World Health Organization shared its enthusiasm for the “appropriate” use of these technologies. However, they are calling for caution to be exercised to protect and promote human well-being, safety, and autonomy and preserve public health.
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Outpatient Care Mobility Program Posed Successful in Treating Veterans in Post-Acute Care Setting
May 25th 2023A mobility program was adapted in a study to address the needs in patients of the Veterans Health Administration, as the lack of evidence-based programs targeting veteran’s mobility is a critical and significant gap in community living centers.
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Investing in Post-Acute Care, Caregiver Workforce Can Help Improve Staffing Shortage
May 22nd 2023Direct and post-acute care workers experience many challenges in the workday. Their bodies are subject to physically demanding work and experience emotional stress with only median wages and little to no opportunity for career advancement.
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What the CareOregon, SCAN Health Combination Means for Oregonians
May 19th 2023Eric Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon, and editorial advisory board member of Managed Healthcare Executive, talks with MHE about the “combination” underway between CareOrgeon and SCAN Health and how it's a good thing amid the concerns it would make CareOregon less responsive to local needs. Hunter also talks about how the combination will affect how they manage pharmacy benefits, and what else is on their radar in healthcare.
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Medicaid Redetermination in Oregon and the Partnership Between CareOregon and SCAN Health
May 18th 2023President and CEO of CareOregon, Eric Hunter, talks with MHE about what’s on his mind when it comes to healthcare. Throughout the discussion, MHE editors got an idea of how Medicaid redetermination is going for CareOregon, and took a deeper look at the collaboration or “combination” underway between SCAN Health and CareOrgeon.
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What's On the Mind of Eric Hunter? The Network of CareOregon and the Members They Serve
May 10th 2023This month’s episode of the "What's On Your Mind" podcast series features Eric Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon. MHE Managing Editor Peter Wehrwein, Editor Briana Contreras and Hunter discuss Medicaid redetermination and merger of CareOregon and the California-based insurer, SCAN Group.
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Mortality Rate for COVID-19 Patients With a Malignant Neoplasm May Be Higher in Women Than Men
May 9th 2023Researchers of a study examined the gender-specific COVID-19 case fatality risks among patients with a malignant neoplasm during hospital admissions as there is little data available for gender-specific COVID-19 mortality.
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