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The Controversy Over Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A failed trial at the American Heart Association leads to pointed fingers at game-changing research on Vascepa, and counter claims of "manufactured controversy."
Telehealth Is Here to Stay. The Fate of the Audio-Only Version Is Far Less Certain.
April 20, 2021
A Medicare Advantage group and other organizations are endorsing legislation that would allow data collected during audio-only visits to be used to set risk adjustment payment levels to MA plans.
Self-management Being Put to the Test in MSK Study of Patients Taking Ibrance
April 19, 2021
Automated texts may also lessen the workload on nurses.
Ron Brooks of Independence Blue Cross Shares New Campaign Toward Colon Cancer Screening for African Americans
April 19, 2021
Brooks, senior medical director of Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, was a key member of the team that created a health awareness campaign launched earlier this month in cooperation with local radio station WURD and other partners including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Penn Medicine, Labcorp, and the Health Care Improvement Foundation. The campaign, called “Go To Know,” sets out to increase colon cancer screenings among African Americans by providing free Fecal immunochemical, or FIT, tests.
Many Healthcare Organizations Aren't Ready for the Now Enforced ONC Cures Act Final Rule
April 18, 2021
A new survey revealed a majority of health organizations have lack of awareness and are unprepared to comply with the ONC's final rule act of information blocking and improving interoperability provisions. Matthew A. Michela, President and CEO, Life Image, shares how to get on board.
Is Inclisiran a PCSK9 Inhibitor?
April 16, 2021
In this third part of a three-part series, Steven D. Pearson, M.D., M.Sc., founder and president of ICER talks the drug Inclisiran and its relation to PCSK9 inhibitors.
Consumers Are Considering Prescription Changes and More Over High Drug Prices
April 16, 2021
A recent survey by Scripta Insights shows 96% of consumer are willing to make a prescription change as far as switching their medications, forms and where they fill in order to save money.
Whither the ACO?
April 16, 2021
The number of participants in the Medicare Shared Savings Program has tapered off, and the Direct Contracting Model may put accountable care organizations at a disadvantage. The National Association of ACOs wants the Biden CMS to make some changes.
The Impact PCSK9 Inhibitor Pricing had on Payers, ICER
April 15, 2021
In this second part of a three-part series, Steven D. Pearson, M.D., M.Sc., founder and president of ICER addresses if pricing of PCSK9 inhibitors put ICER on the map.
Using Predictive Analytics to Reduce Nurse Burnout
April 15, 2021
Burnout among nurses has been a major pain point for hospitals and health systems long before COVID. Nurses work long hours and face a unique combination of physical and emotional challenges, and a seemingly simple mistake can be fatal. As a result, burnout rates among nurses range from 15% to 45%, leading 1 in 3 nurses to leave the bedside within their first two years.