www.aahp.orgThis site from AAHP, which represents more than 1,000 health plans, isa valuable resource for anyone actively involved in the managed care industrytoday. Recommended sections of the site include information about upcomingconferences, industry news and the AAHP store where visitors can order books,conference transcripts and industry reports. The site also provides a linkto the Academy for Healthcare Management-an education organization formedby AAHP and Blue Cross Blue Shield Assn. that offers a self-study managedhealthcare curriculum developed by industry experts.
In this discussion, Chad Hatfield, Pharm.D., M.H.A., BCPS, shares his perspective on the evolving role of pharmacy services and the value of collaboration across health care.
Five transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions in one day improved processing speed in adults with schizophrenia, which holds promise for future treatment possibilities, according to researcher Heather Burrell Ward, M.D.
One of teledentistry's most valuable applications is triage — helping a patient understand whether a concern can wait for an appointment, requires prompt attention or warrants emergency medical care.