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In this week's episode of Tuning Into the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras of MHE speaks with Ben Kanter, MD, board-certified pulmonologist and chief medical information officer for Vocera Communications, not only about how critical it is for hospitals to have sufficient supplies of non-contaminated PPE for the safety of patients and healthcare workers, but also to discuss solutions of technology, collaboration and more that address the challenges of delivering patient care while wearing PPE.

When universal testing was implemented, 40% of the tested residents were positive for SARS-CoV-2.

CDC issued a newly updated mask consideration which includes alternatives and adaptations for those with hearing loss and other communication disorders.

The Network’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mansue as the new president and CEO, effective September 1. She will succeed John DiAngelo, who announced his intention to retire in January following his 20-year tenure with the organization.

The pharma maker is partnering with the nonprofit Civica Rx to help reduce shortages in hospitals.

The fast-evolving field of precision medicine offers the promise of more effective treatments and better outcomes, and it’s time that we collaborate to keep outdated clinical and reimbursement practices from slowing it down.

Families USA estimates that 1 in 7 adult Americans don't have health insurance.

Are patients with MS taking DMTs at higher risk of infection or case severity during COVID-19? A small study suggests that may not the case with one.

The higher case-fatality rate could be because of low resting rates, a greater number of deaths, or both,

Five other manufacturers have recalled the popular diabetes medication due to the presence of a the carcinogenic ingredient.

From staffing to readmissions to diagnostics, data intelligence is poised to revolutionize healthcare.

Patients with diabetic macular edema whose vision remains impaired even with the best available treatments may soon have a combination therapy.

Jim Beiermann, CFO, and Danny Irland, senior vice president of network operations and chief network officer of Southwestern Health Resources discuss their focus of value-based care through ACO and Next Generation Programs within the company with Managed Healthcare Executive Senior Editor, Peter Wehrwein.

Study of program in Oregon suggests that fee-for-service may be the reason for the underwhelming results for patient-centered medical homes.

Federal agency is dispatching Quality Improvement Organizations to hotspots.

The healthcare tech company will assist health plans in meeting Care for Older Adults requirements.

Jim Beiermann and Danny Irland, both of Southwestern Health Resources, discuss their focus of value-based care through ACO and Next Generation Programs.

Peter Wehrwein, senior editor at Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Lisa Griffin, senior vice president of front-end operations at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, about the pivot to telehealth, "seamless access" and racism.

Vote in May made FDA-approved biosimilars an "appropriate substitution" for brand-name biologics in NCCN guidelines.

Peter Wehrwein, senior editor at Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Lisa Griffin, senior vice president of front-end operations at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, about the pivot to telehealth, "seamless access" and racism.

In this week's episode of Tuning Into The C-Suite podcast, Senior Editor Peter Wehrwein has a conversation with John "Jack" Linehan, a lawyer for Epstein Becker Green, about coupons and accumulators. Jack is an expert on drug distribution and reimbursement, and few people know as much about coupons and accumulators as he does. Peter and Jack go over some of the basics, who is advantaged and disadvantaged, and then dive into some the details on CMS regulations and how recent proposed changes to Medicaid best price rules would, if finalized, affect coupons and accumulators.

Excerpts from our interview of Lisa Griffin, senior vice president of front-end operation, at Jefferson Health,

Along with the other Humira biosimilars, Hulio will not be on the market till 2023.

Peter Wehrwein, senior editor at Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Lisa Griffin, senior vice president of front-end operations at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, about the pivot to telehealth, "seamless access" and racism.

The new plan, called Gravie Comfort, offers 100% coverage on most common healthcare services, including preventive care, primary care, specialist visits, labs and imaging, generic prescriptions, online care, and more – all at a cost comparable to most traditional group health plans.

Lowering the age and smoking history standards would result in substantially more Blacks and women being eligible for screening.

Gilead will present new data on virologic suppression in adults 65 years and older at AIDS 2020: Virtual this week.

The outlook for decreasing the maternal mortality rate in the country has recently improved as a result of a recent initiative by the Joint Commission, which has developed 13 new elements of performance (EOPs) to help evaluate hospitals.

Crisis tests a business's culture. It also is a good time to create or strengthen a culture.