Briana Contreras

According to a report conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary (OACT), researchers project healthcare spending growth to pick back up and reach $7.2 trillion by 2031.

Improvements have been indicated by a large decrease in the relapse rate during their third trimester of pregnancy.

Briana Contreras, an editor with Managed Healthcare Executive, and Peter Wehrwein, managing editor of MHE, got to chatting with the newest editorial advisory board member, Jeffrey Casberg, who is vice president of Clinical Pharmacy at IPD Analytics.

The new service reflects Uber Health’s initiative to address some of the industry’s greatest insecurities and deliver better experiences across the healthcare ecosystem.

The deal, initially tentative, was announced Friday between the administration and those challenging the Affordable Care Act mandate.

In efforts to find the effectiveness of metformin, ivermectin and fluvoxamine, researchers of the study observed the medications in adults aged 30 to 85 years who were overweight or obese and had been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last three days.

Briana Contreras of MHE spoke with Leah Dewey of Cotiviti in this month’s podcast episode about what she’s seeing as the process of Medicaid Redetermination is well underway.

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents (93%) said aging in place is an important goal of theirs. Aging in place is considered the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level, according to the CDC.

Weekly surveillance monitoring, also known as rapid cycle analysis, of more than 245,000 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses did not detect a safety signal for any outcome 21 days after vaccination.

The retail giant’s initiative to offer attractive pay in every market they operate reflects in the pay raise of all associates. The average salary for pharmacists is now more than $140,000, not including bonuses and incentives. After investments within the optician and vision department, it’s expected the average wage for opticians to be more than $22.50 an hour.

The cause behind these disparities remain unclear and but is likely to be caused by immunological, hormonal, and genetic factors unique to both sexes.

Eligible members can enroll into these programs through Virta and Omada Health tools under Capital. The programs are personalized for Capital members on an easy-to-use app offering one-on-one health coaching, medical tools, community support, activity tracking and more.

Understanding whether the prevention of RSV infection during infancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma is key to designing successful and preventive strategies, preventing long-term childhood respiratory morbidity, and outlining healthcare policy measures.

Editors are searching for diverse healthcare professionals from different backgrounds and healthcare sectors, with individual interests, and so on. Candidates should have, but not limited to, 12 years or fewer experience in healthcare.

The World Health Organization shared its enthusiasm for the “appropriate” use of these technologies. However, they are calling for caution to be exercised to protect and promote human well-being, safety, and autonomy and preserve public health.

Paxlovid will continue to be accessible at no charge for adults and eligible children ages 12 to 18 who are not covered by the approval.

A mobility program was adapted in a study to address the needs in patients of the Veterans Health Administration, as the lack of evidence-based programs targeting veteran’s mobility is a critical and significant gap in community living centers.

Direct and post-acute care workers experience many challenges in the workday. Their bodies are subject to physically demanding work and experience emotional stress with only median wages and little to no opportunity for career advancement.

Eric Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon, and editorial advisory board member of Managed Healthcare Executive, talks with MHE about the “combination” underway between CareOrgeon and SCAN Health and how it's a good thing amid the concerns it would make CareOregon less responsive to local needs. Hunter also talks about how the combination will affect how they manage pharmacy benefits, and what else is on their radar in healthcare.

President and CEO of CareOregon, Eric Hunter, talks with MHE about what’s on his mind when it comes to healthcare. Throughout the discussion, MHE editors got an idea of how Medicaid redetermination is going for CareOregon, and took a deeper look at the collaboration or “combination” underway between SCAN Health and CareOrgeon.

Results from a recent study published in JAMA Network displayed key thematic shifts and increases in language related to anxiety, anger, depression, and loneliness during the pandemic.

Stakeholders may comment on guidance’s at any time, but the FDA plans to review and consider those sent by the May 15 deadline before finalizing the guidance.

This month’s episode of the "What's On Your Mind" podcast series features Eric Hunter, president and CEO of CareOregon. MHE Managing Editor Peter Wehrwein, Editor Briana Contreras and Hunter discuss Medicaid redetermination and merger of CareOregon and the California-based insurer, SCAN Group.

Researchers of a study examined the gender-specific COVID-19 case fatality risks among patients with a malignant neoplasm during hospital admissions as there is little data available for gender-specific COVID-19 mortality.

Accessible through the CareFirst WellBeing app, these behavioral health services are working to combat health risks related to obesity.

Reasons behind asthma care lacking for low-income patients run wide. However, cost seems to be the main issue.

Bill Snyder, CEO of Vivante Health, explains how the organization's digestive health service through digital health is benefiting patients by personalizing their care and being supported in their care journey with the help of their primary care physician or gastroenterologist.

CEO of Vivante Health, Bill Snyder, shares how an integrated or "full-stack" digital health system can benefit patient care all around, amid safety concerns about digital health and the security of sensitive health information. Snyder also introduces Vivante's digestive health platform and how it's associated with the organization's digital health innovations. For example, they've invested in looking at disparate data sets and using AI and machine learning to leverage pattern recognition and recognize specific patient needs.

This month's episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite features Erica Jain, CEO & co-founder of digital health company, Healthie. In this discussion, Jain shared some of the challenges or things to avoid when creating a digital health startup, based on her journey with starting Healthie in 2016. She also addressed some best practices and tools that can help those working toward a digital health startup.

Neal Dave, executive director of Pharmacy at Texas Oncology, explained that medically related pharmacies are truly an integrated team.