More on health coaching (Disease Management, August 2006)

Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a significant threat to adults with asthma and COPD. However, research on the virus within these groups has been limited.

Featured in this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast is Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at EBRI, who shed light on the evolving landscape of health benefits with editors of Managed Healthcare Executive.

Optum Rx has eliminated reauthorization for almost 70 drugs for chronic diseases, about 10% of its overall pharmacy prior authorizations.

In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.

Trust remains a sensitive subject amongst employees as the shortage of mental health resources makes it even harder for them to build that trust with employers.

Researchers found that adherence to the first and second annual screenings was 61% and 51%, respectively, with higher lung cancer detection rates observed in those who followed through on these screenings.