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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."
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.
Migraine Treatment Awash in Choices
April 15, 2021
The triptans, long the workhorses of migraine treatment, have been joined by monoclonal antibodies and small-molecule drugs that block calcitonin gene-related peptide. What’s lacking is a precision approach to treatment based on biomarkers.
What Needs to be Done to Improve Interoperability Issues, Clinician Burden per David Lareau of Medicomp Systems
April 14, 2021
In this week’s episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast Briana Contreras, associate editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems about four areas that must be addressed to improve the usability of health IT, address interoperability issues, and minimize clinician burden.
Pursuing the Holy Grail of Value-Based Care? Penn’s LDI Says Head This Way.
April 14, 2021
Whether the cup of value-based care is half empty or half full may depend on your point of view. But the grail certainly isn’t full. Some of the leading lights at the Leonard Davis Institute (LDI) of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania have released recommendations to hasten the volume-to-value healthcare transformation.
Amazon Continues to Step, Not Leap, Into Healthcare
April 13, 2021
A couple of years ago, there was a lot of chatter about the Amazonifcation of healthcare. Well, that hasn’t happened. But the company is breaking into a sector of the economy that accounts for almost 18% of the American gross domestic product. Perhaps healthcare’s journey of Amazonifcation has started but is going step by step.
A Faster Path to Medicare Coverage for Devices May Get Slower. Or Vanish Altogether
April 13, 2021
The Biden administration put a hold on the new and pending rule changes that the outgoing Trump administration made, so whether the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology pathway will ever take effect is uncertain. But many providers and payers — and presumably most device makers — are keeping a close watch on the fate of the pathway.
How Hospital Supply Chains Impact Nurses, Patient Safety, and Margins
April 12, 2021
Recent report from Syft highlights hospital supply chain challenges at the point-of-use and key areas that need improvement.
Electronic Health Record Adoption is Essential for Outpatient Surgery
April 12, 2021
To remain relevant in managed care, adoption of EHRs are crucial for outpatient surgery. Included are four reasons it's essential for surgery centers to adopt.
How Value-Based Care Can Achieve Seamless Coordination and Communication
April 12, 2021
In this first of a two-part article series, Curtis Gattis, CEO and co-founder of LeadingReach, discusses how healthcare organizations participating in risk-based contracting or value-based financial and care delivery models are currently facing major challenges with integrating, managing and tracking care coordination and communication capabilities within provider networks.
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April 11, 2021
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More Than Half a Million Americans to Gain Health Coverage
April 11, 2021
More than a half million Americans have taken advantage of the Biden administration’s new health insurance keyed to the COVID-19 pandemic.