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What are the next steps for the bill, and how likely is it that it will become law? Here’s are four things MCOs should know.

Our policy analyst explains why he believes single payer Medicare-for-all is a pipe dream.

The conference raised important points about value-based contracts and the specialty pharmacy space.

A Willis Towers Watson survey finds that employers see enhancing the employee experience in healthcare as key to boosting health engagement.

Find out how the American College of Physicians says population health data can decrease opioid addiction and abuse.

By 2025, the United States could be facing a shortage ranging from 34,600 to 88,000 physicians in total. Find out how this could affect population health initiatives.

Scott Gottlieb, MD, was sworn in as the new FDA commissioner and ushers in a new era.

Soon after approving the same drug for metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma, FDA approved immuno-oncology avelumab (Bavencio) for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

Here are four things MCOs should know about a new study focusing on young patients with diabetes.

Humana’s goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves 20% by the year 2020. Find out how it is reaching this goal.

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s multiple myeloma program is robust and growing.

As President Trump promises fight the opioid epidemic, here are 14 things experts want him to know.

Ready to pack your bags for a little R&R? Here are a few favorite spots recommended by industry leaders.

A new study provides new insights into the epidemiology of breast cancer among the most prominent Asian-American ethnic groups in California.

FDA recently approved the first new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in more than 20 years.

Walmart, CVS Health, and a number of other healthcare organizations are supporting a new multi-million dollar consumer campaign to combat high prescription drug prices.

For the first time, Managed Healthcare Executive has identified 10 emerging healthcare industry leaders. Their backgrounds, expertise, and contributions represent four managed care sectors: pharmacy, health plans, health systems, and technology.

Successful organizations nurture strong performers and help them bridge the gap between the present and the future.

Successful organizations nurture strong performers and help them bridge the gap between the present and the future.

Stakeholders say CMS’ hospital overall star ratings are biased and can unfairly damage the reputations of good hospitals.

A new study from researchers from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System has interesting findings.

As new scientific advancements occur at the genetic and protein levels, more strategies have been developed to identify and combat multiple myeloma.

Patients are demanding more from payers and providers. Here’s how technology can help.

Jonathan Linkous of the American Telemedicine Association identifies the trends to watch

Here's how five health plans are successfully approaching palliative care.

Diabetes accounts for one out of every 10 American healthcare dollars spent, but new national programs are helping address this issue.

Here are 3 ways that technology can tap into the powerful network of non-clinical patient influencers who will ultimately impact a patient’s healthcare decisions and behavioral changes.

Late last week, FDA approved a new drug to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the first treatment for Batten disease, and expanded the use of a current drug to treat liver cancer.