Tracey Walker

In the short term, gastric bypass surgery can profoundly improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

The specialty pharmacy market is currently fragmented with extreme variation in knowledge and education, patient care management, service, and outcomes.

Approximately half of drug labels don’t have information on the medication’s safety and proper dosing in children, revealing an overall lack of study of children’s drug therapies, according to a study from FDA researchers.

A substantial proportion of patients initiating an oral hypoglycemic drug do not receive the recommended therapy. The potential savings from improved adherence to the recommendations could top $420 million annually.

Blue Shield California will no longer pay for the use of Avastin to treat metastatic breast cancer.

An economic impact analysis found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) contributed nearly $1.6 billion to the Commonwealth?s economy.

More data is better when it comes to health measurement and inspiration for wellness programs

New survey shows financial pain for employers and employees with few good options to manage the trend

The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership

Pfizer's $2.3 billion civil and criminal penalty over off-label promotions, shows that the federal government is serious about compliance in the health industry

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in California spent 30% fewer days in the hospitals than patients with FFS Medicare

Nearly two-thirds of plan sponsors say the economy is causing a shift toward placing greater accountability on members to manage their own health so plan dollars are spent more wisely

The big issues are still the rising cost of coverage and the impact that rising costs have on health plan membership

Even if excess health spending, the gap between health spending and income growth, were cut in half, a very large share of income growth would still be devoted to healthcare

Almost two-thirds of the children who died with H1N1 had epilepsy, cerebral palsy or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

More than 12% of physicians do not have managed care contracts, but the break down varies by situation

As the healthcare debate wages on, tea parties are top of mind.

A systematic evaluation is needed to evaluate eICUs effect on quality and costs.

IBM study says paperwork could deter people from making regular wellness visits.

Hospital patients who receive dog visits require half the pain medication than patients who don't.

Remote monitoring services allow Medicaid population access to high-quality care.

"Macho" men are less likely to seek routine medical care than blue-collar workers with similar ideals.

Aetna's acquisition of Horizon Behavioral Services brings variety to Aetna's EAP services and positions it as a key player in the domestic EAP business.

Obese adults spend about $1,400 more on medical care annually than those who are not.

A Cornell study finds that the true cost of cancer drugs is 30% less than a decade ago, once longevity and quality of life are considered.

Healthcare consumer confidence rises 12%.

Medco Health Solutions is rumored to be the lead bidder to acquire Aetna's PBM operation.

New vaccines show some potential in therapeutic application. Historically, vaccines have been used in the prevention arenas and priimarily for children.

If we stay on this course, premiums will increase another 94% by 2020

Better diagnosis, better compliance and less waste are goals of patient evaluation surveys