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Angela Boynton

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ICD-10 preparation must begin now

The United Kingdom implemented ICD-10 as far back as 1995, making the United States one of the last major global economies to begin the implementation process.


Stephen Boccuzzi

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Manage schizophrenia with individualized care

Slow-release depot antipsychotics help manage schizophrenia.


Phillip R. Seckman

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APA now the main control over new PPACA rules

Health reform provisions must be deemed lawful by the Administrative Procedure Act.


Scott Huennekens

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Comparative effectiveness needs reimbursement reform

Straying from the popular opinion of the industry, a handful of medical device manufactures have aligned with Obama's proposed investment in comparative effectiveness research.


Amy Siadak

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APA now the main control over new PPACA rules

Health reform provisions must be deemed lawful by the Administrative Procedure Act.


Carl Ascenzo

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Social media transforming healthcare interactions

Social media is moving beyond the solely social sphere to influence engagement and outcomes.


Kerry Shannon

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Provider organizations must prepare for reform

Proactive organizations will begin a painful transition to emerge as larger, fuller enterprises with concentrated authority designed around very different roles and responsibilities than what they have today


Brent J. Eberle, RPh

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Your PBM's MAC list impacts your bottom line

If MAC lists were not in place, prices for drugs would vary dramatically. Discounts for generic drugs would also decrease significantly.


Alan Van Amber

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Your PBM's MAC list impacts your bottom line

If MAC lists were not in place, prices for drugs would vary dramatically. Discounts for generic drugs would also decrease significantly.


William K. Fleming, PharmD

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How to Meet the Challenge of Evolving Senior Healthcare Needs

Creating a health ecosystem for our modern-day customer-seniors with evolving healthcare needs and challenges


Don Hall

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Opinion: 5 Ways MCOs Can Address COVID-19 Transmission

Principals of DeltaSigma, LLC , Don Hall, M.P.H., and Sherry Rohlfing provide Managed Healthcare Executive an opinion piece on how managed care organizations can address COVID-19 transmission.


Alicia Hoisington

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Medication reconciliation drives readmission reduction strategy

Experts are paying closer attention to medication reconciliation as a means to curb cost, but providers are finding the implementation isn't always easy.


Daniel R. Verdon

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Kaiser: Diabetes, Antivirals, and Psychotherapeutics Rank Highest for Drug Spending

Where plans and patients are spending the most money on medications.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Payers Should Take Action on Rising NSCLC Costs

A new report outlines the sharp cost increase associated with a NSCLC drug’s move from second-line to first-line treatment, and suggests payers work with manufacturers to address treatment pricing.


Tricia Krizner

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Biosimilars in the Pipeline

Several biosimilars will come to market within the next few years.


Jamie Gooch

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Rate review trims filings by $1 billion

While most states have policies to evaluate premium increases, the Rate Review Program under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) puts a brighter spotlight on states' authority.


Tracey Walker

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Four Fresh New Perspectives on Telemedicine for Health Execs

A new survey from Sage Growth Partners offers new ideas on executives’ application and adoption of telemedicine technology.


Christopher S. Williams, Esq

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Contraceptive coverage laws remain contentious

The contraceptive mandate stoked the legal fire of religious groups.


Katherine Gordon Maynard

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EMRs prompt electronic discovery in litigation

Lawyers are not expected to be technology experts, but they must be able to understand where relevant data exists and what steps must be taken to satisfy preservation and discovery obligations


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Community-Based Care Programs Fill Gaps in Traditional Health Services

Integrating programs that address social risk factors will improve health.


Jessica Abrahams

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Maximize opportunities in government contracts

Market is expanding for government health IT contracts.


Susan Schooleman

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How to be member-centric

As the industry moves toward a retail environment, the importance of becoming member-centric can't be understated.


Laura McBride

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Courts will have their say as legal concerns linger

Lower courts will decide on the lingering concerns of uncertain PPACA provisions.


David Bennett

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EMR update

Smaller companies might offer innovation with a lower price tag, but they might not be able to achieve proper certification for incentives


Jeffrey Ansley

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Be wary when providing privileged documents

Congressional authority is not the same as the authority given to a court of law


Liz Meszaros

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Gender-specific clinical trials needed to address CVD in women

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is underrecognized and undertreated in women, despite its prevalence


Don R. Berthiaume

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Be wary when providing privileged documents

Congressional authority is not the same as the authority given to a court of law


Ron Geraty, MD

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How to target high-risk populations with behavioral health

Here are four of the top benefits of incorporating behavioral health management into care management plans for members with chronic conditions.


Stephen Burrill

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Making sense of a complex market

Unfortunately, many providers can't squeeze much more money out of cost reductions.


Joyce Flory

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Medicaid populations can benefit from DM interventions

As the spiraling cost of healthcare continues to strain federal and state budgets, state Medicaid agencies are looking for powerful, workable solutions to the crisis.

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