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The Stars ratings are meant to ensure that every health plan is providing adequate services for members. For payers, meeting these ever-changing measures can be a challenge.

Low CAHPS scores are a problem for health plans, but they don’t give much information in terms of how plans can improve. Drill down surveys might be the answer.

Consider providing cost estimates prior to rendering care to increase collections, patient satisfaction.

Data is key to helping providers increase member compliance, and technology has made this delivery simpler and more effective.

Services for the Underserved uses healthcare technology tools to reduce costs, increase quality.

A real-world study of type 2 diabetes patients by Milliman has surprising findings on glycemic control and diabetes medication adherence.

Oscar Health, a health-insurance startup, will work with the Cleveland Clinic to offer individual health insurance plans to consumers in northeast Ohio.

A new study found that distinguishing between population health and community health strategies can help health organizations define clear goals and earmark the right resources to accomplish them.

A new study finds that expanding the way bundled payments are utilized could make a positive impact for patients and on costs.

Here are 3 EHR-related challenges that are impeding the advancement of IT support for value-based reimbursements.

A National Lipid Association survey has interesting findings on the prescription approval process for PCSK9 inhibitors.

To identify the top managed care pharmacy challenges and what your peers are doing about them, Managed Healthcare Executive conducted its annual pharmacy survey during the first quarter of 2017.

One expert believes managed care executives are key to a necessary paradigm shift in pediatric polypharmacy.

Here’s how to overcome the hurdles that hinder your population health strategies.

Alhough interest in value-based compensation for physicians continues to rise, trying to implement new payment systems is complex. Here's how to do it.

A new Kaiser poll has surprising results and three important findings.

Trump’s proposal highlights the administration’s priorities and can give stakeholders insight into future policy change.

Artificial intelligence will play a major role in healthcare digital transformation. Here’s how to adopt more AI-supported activities in your digital transformation initiative.

The first generic Truvada for treating and preventing HIV will be available, but when?

FDA approves Isentress at a higher dose for HIV-1 infected patients.

An annual study commissioned by Quest Diagnostics and Inovalon reveals interesting findings to keep value-based care moving forward.

The conference raised important points about unregulated growth opportunities and new pharmacy arena players.

A Klick Health survey shows there’s opportunities for healthcare innovation and technology to play larger role in patient’s lives.

A new trial for AstraZeneca’s benralizumab shows promising results for severe asthma patients.

WalletHub released a study comparing 50 states and the District in terms of 15 key metrics, ranging from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth-lab incidents per capita.

FDA has approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

HealthPartners aims to improve price information for consumers. Here’s how.

Although drug spend is increasing for inflammatory conditions, diabetes, and oncology, there are some promising developments in the pipeline.