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Population Health
Connecticut Bucks the Medicaid Managed Care Trend
January 13, 2023
Most states have contracted with insurers to manage their Medicaid programs. Connecticut uses administrative services only contracts and a variety of means to manage the care.
Where Addressing SDoH Stands Today, How Steps Like Analyzing Data Can Help
December 07, 2022
In this week's episode of "Tuning In to the C-Suite" podcast Briana Contreras, editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Ted Quinn CEO and founder of Activate Care.
Drugs and Older Age: An Increasingly Deadly Combination
October 17, 2022
Two reports show that drug-related deaths are skyrocketing among people 65 years and older.
Suicide Prevention: A New Phone Number to Call But It's Hardly a Cure-All
September 26, 2022
The new 988 hotline may help more people get help and steer crisis care toward mental health interventions. But many obstacles to getting access to mental healthcare before or after a crisis remain.
How Employers, Insurers are Coping With Abortion After Dobbs
August 23, 2022
Some are offering travel benefits.
Insulin Prices: Lowering Them is a Group Effort
July 11, 2022
As Congress considers legislation that would cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin, Walmart and Civica Rx are taking steps that could make less expensive versions of the diabetes medication more available.
ACO Update: The Pathways to Success Program
June 17, 2022
The program implemented by the Trump administration is designed to put more Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs into two-sided risk. An industry group has discouraged participation in the program.
Disadvantaged Communities Face the Biggest Adverse Impacts From Climate Change
May 26, 2022
Although climate change affects the entire global population, historically marginalized and under-resourced communities will be disproportionately affected.
Research Examines Black Veterans’ Experience of Racism
May 25, 2022
University of Pennsylvania researcher conducted 36 interviews of Black veterans with chronic kidney disease to find out how they experienced racism in their lives and especially as patients at the VA.
Delivering Healthcare in Unlikely Places
April 15, 2022
Fabric Health is bringing healthcare services to laundromats in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Other organizations are using barbershops and churches to deliver healthcare services and messages.