Six policy topics every healthcare executive needs to understand
New healthcare terms and topics constantly crop up. Here are six to keep an eye on right now.
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New drug offers hope to advanced breast cancer patients
FDA approved a new treatment for certain breast cancer patients who are not responding to treatment.
Novel device helps diabetics avoid stress linked to glucose testing
FDA approved the first continuous glucose monitoring system that allows for diabetes treatment decisions without requiring a fingerstick.
How to meet unique health needs of LGBT individuals
Finding ways to communicate directly with and provide tailored services to LGBT individuals has been a challenge for managed care organizations, but experts say breaking barriers is imperative.
Pediatric drug market poised for growth
More support for clinical trials and a wider lens for rare diseases in children sets the category on fire.
Two opioid use disorder drug developments to watch
New physician-administered therapies on the horizon may help rein in the opioid epidemic.
Food stamp program participation could impact health costs
A new study reveals how participation in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program could impact healthcare costs for low-income individuals.
Three reasons why maternal mortality rates are rising
Between 1990 and 2013, the maternal mortality ratio more than doubled in the United States. Find out what experts say can resolve the issue.
ACA repeal failure: 5 action items for healthcare execs
Now that the Graham-Cassidy bill has failed, here’s what healthcare executives should do to plan for 2018.
Are ACA repeal efforts over? Experts weigh in
In the wake of the failure of the Graham-Cassidy bill, experts share what’s ahead for health policy.
Beta blockers not needed for heart attack survivors taking these drugs
A new study has shocking results about beta blocker use in heart-attack survivors.
Five ways health plans can encourage telemedicine use
A new HealthMine survey sheds light on how payers can better connect Medicare members to their health plan.
Cholesterol drug misbranded, company pleads guilty
Pharma maker pleads guilty that one of its major drugs was misbranded in a federal court case brought by FDA and the US Department of Justice.
FDA approves generic Tamiflu, plus 2 other new drugs
FDA approved the first generic version of oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu, Roche) for oral suspension to treat influenza A and B, plus 2 other noteworthy therapies.
FDA alters stance on opioid addiction drugs
FDA is advising that these 2 opioid addiction medications should not be withheld from patients taking benzodiazepines or other drugs that depress the central nervous system.
Five key findings from health executive value-based care survey
A survey from HealthScape Advisors and the Health Plan Alliance has revealing findings about value-based payment models.
Five rules for payer success in oncology
Payers must reinvent efforts to reduce cancer cost and increase quality for a value-based care world. Here’s five rules to follow.
Top 10 states with the highest uninsured rate
Here are the top 10 states with the highest uninsured rate, according to personal-finance website WalletHub.
Top online resources patients are using to aid in healthcare
A poll by Morning Consult on behalf of University of Phoenix, has revealing results about online health resources.
FDA okays biosimilar for several cancers
While FDA has approved a handful of biosimilar drugs, the agency just approved the first biosimilar that treats a variety of types of cancer.
Poll: Most important non-medical skills for healthcare providers
A new poll has interesting findings related to patient preferences and needs. Read more.
Four things to know about single-payer healthcare
Universal healthcare is top of mind for healthcare stakeholders. Here’s four things you need to know about it right now.
Population health prevails despite ACA uncertainties, other barriers
A survey of nearly 200 healthcare executives has interesting findings related to population health management.
Four ways MCOs can reduce health disparities in patients with disabilities
A new study from The Ohio State University reveals eye-opening findings about individuals with developmental disabilities.
Two ways to address healthcare disparities
A new Commonwealth Fund has surprising findings following ACA’s major coverage expansions.
Three ways to rein in high deductibles, costs
A new report from West has surprising findings about high-deductible health plans and insurance coverage.
Five things to know about the role of GPOs in the healthcare supply chain
Here are 5 things to know about GPOs, their business model and role in the supply chain, and their impact on healthcare costs and competition
Four ways pop health management will change over the next 12 months
Experts weigh in on the top population health management changes managed care executives should be watching.
MCOs share lessons learned from Harvey: 5 things to know
Even before Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, health insurers were prepared for the worst. Here, they discuss what steps they took before the storm hit.
Three things you may not know about arthritis
A study from Humana and the CDC sheds eye-opening results about arthritis and health-related quality of life.
