Health Management

There are several possible reasons that breastfeeding may influence breast cancer risk, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research. Find out what they are.

New research shows that these certain patients with breast cancer can benefit from genetic testing for all breast cancer genes.

In an intense healthcare era, there’s no “one-size-fits-all" approach to managing, but here are four things a fearless leader must do.

Two Willis Towers Watson surveys have interesting findings about employee healthcare benefits.

Experts share how the declaration could affect how the opioid epidemic is managed.

Here’s what industry experts think after Cigna’s business model shift.

A new University of California, San Diego-led review has interesting findings about diabetes costs, patient care models and medication therapy.

Cigna publication project takes a page out of the big pharma and medical technology playbook.

Allegheny Health Network’s Susan Manzi, MD, MPH, discusses the healthcare needs of patients with lupus and other autoimmune disorders.

Administrative costs are a huge burden in healthcare, but there are several process changes that can result in huge savings.

The concepts that power cognitive computing and AI have grown to include substantial healthcare advancements.

Today there are nearly 67,000 genetic tests. With so many tests available, it can be difficult for MCOs to determine what to cover.

As President Trump declares the opioid epidemic “a national emergency,” a new opioid management program from Express Scripts will limit the number and strength of opioid drugs to first-time patients.

As legislative discussions begin regarding the reauthorization of CHIP, it is imperative to keep in mind how proposed cuts could be detrimental to the health and future of our nation’s children.

A National Business Group on Health survey finds that with costs continuing to rise, employers are shifting control efforts to how healthcare is delivered and paid for.

A new report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has eye-opening findings about diabetes prevalence, severity and cost.

Managed Healthcare Executive (MHE) recently spoke with Cigna’s Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health Doug Nemecek, MD, about Cigna’s efforts, outcomes, and how it plans to reach its goal

As the opioid epidemic rages, up-and-coming physicians are seen as part of the solution. Here’s how medical schools are changing their training programs.

An eye-opening study by Precision for Value assesses cancer value frameworks.

Here are three ways HealthPartners’ health plan and care delivery system work together to save customers time and money and improve their experience.

The medication’s ability to reduce inflammation sited as one possible explanation.

Depression is one of the most common diagnosed disorders but providers still have trouble diagnosing and treating these patients.

Study highlights the need for services and research for this understudied population.

An initiative that aims to expand the use of population health strategies has received funding to be used in 500 U.S. cities.

By using a patient-centered, physician-led model of care, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan lowers recidivism and healthcare costs.