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.
Slow-release depot antipsychotics help manage schizophrenia.
Health reform provisions must be deemed lawful by the Administrative Procedure Act.
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.
Health reform provisions must be deemed lawful by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Social media is moving beyond the solely social sphere to influence engagement and outcomes.
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
If MAC lists were not in place, prices for drugs would vary dramatically. Discounts for generic drugs would also decrease significantly.
If MAC lists were not in place, prices for drugs would vary dramatically. Discounts for generic drugs would also decrease significantly.
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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.
Experts are paying closer attention to medication reconciliation as a means to curb cost, but providers are finding the implementation isn't always easy.
Where plans and patients are spending the most money on medications.
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.
Several biosimilars will come to market within the next few years.
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.
A new survey from Sage Growth Partners offers new ideas on executives’ application and adoption of telemedicine technology.
The contraceptive mandate stoked the legal fire of religious groups.
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
Integrating programs that address social risk factors will improve health.
Market is expanding for government health IT contracts.
As the industry moves toward a retail environment, the importance of becoming member-centric can't be understated.
Lower courts will decide on the lingering concerns of uncertain PPACA provisions.
Smaller companies might offer innovation with a lower price tag, but they might not be able to achieve proper certification for incentives
Congressional authority is not the same as the authority given to a court of law
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is underrecognized and undertreated in women, despite its prevalence
Congressional authority is not the same as the authority given to a court of law
Here are four of the top benefits of incorporating behavioral health management into care management plans for members with chronic conditions.
Unfortunately, many providers can't squeeze much more money out of cost reductions.
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.