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U.S. Health Expenditure Expected to Reach $6.07 Trillion by 2027
Expenditures break down from managed care, out of pocket, investments and others. In 2022, the dominant share was held by managed care segment.
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The Silver Linings of the Pandemic Playbook: Telehealth, 'Whole-Person Health,' per Rodrigo Cerdá, M.D., M.P.H., of Independence Blue Cross
The senior vice president of health services and chief medical officer at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia discusses the spotlight that the COVID-19 pandemic put on behavioral health and Independence's integration of behavioral health into its coverage and care management in this month's episode of “What's on Your Mind?" podcast.
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Economy Inflation Rates Surpass Leader in Medical Care Rates
Health spending and medical care prices typically outpace growth over the overall economy, but as of mid-2022, inflation rates of the economy have reached a four-decade high.
What Reimbursable Remote Care Through New CMS CPT Codes Means For Patients
Briana Contreras, an editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, chats with Bronwyn Spira, CEO and founder of Force Therapeutics, in this week's episode about CMS' new CPT codes that were introduced in 2022.
Study Finds No Adverse Outcomes in Newborns of Mothers Treated with Opioids Postpartum
Researchers caution, though, that their findings should not be construed as an endorsement of liberal use of opioids by new mothers.
Ways Congress Can Stop the Decline in Primary Care, Per CommonWealth Fund
Amongst a few recommendations, Commonweath is encouraging how and how much we as payers, providers and consumers pay for primary care.
