Health Management

The death rate from overdoses involving benzodiazepines, a class of sedatives that includes Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin, has increased more than four-fold since 1996, according to a study appearing online in the American Journal of Public Health.

Medicare Advantage plans that are slow to submit risk adjustment data are at a big disadvantage.

Telemedicine could improve diabetic patient outcomes, expand access, and provide better economic value for patients. Find out how.

Consequences range from cardiovascular disease to renal disease

Here are some of the innovative approaches payers and providers are taking to quell the diabetes epidemic, and curb the costs associated with it.

There is so much data available at all levels of healthcare, and technology and public support is on the cusp of a breakthrough in using this information for widespread improvements.

A successful YMCA diabetes program has prompted the Obama administration to expand Medicare to cover programs to prevent diabetes among those at high risk of developing the disease.

The sheer volume of diabetes patients has made it a big driver of medication spending. Here are some important formulary considerations.

… and solutions from experts

In the move to value-based care, there have been surprises and disruptions for payers and providers alike. In this Q&A, an expert shares where we are now.

As alternative payment models gain traction, payers and providers must take the appropriate steps to thrive.

Ensuring the appropriate internal investment, addressing key friction points, and taking several steps to increase the likelihood of long-term success is key.

The 2016 Alternative Payment Models in Healthcare Conference 2016 is shedding light on which healthcare payment and delivery changes are evolving into large-scale, long-lasting solutions.

Shared resources, specialized drugs key to curbing costs

Rob Danoff, DO, of Aria Health System, explains what should be done to reduce health management costs, while improving care of diabetic patients.

Considering entering into a risk-sharing agreement with another payer or provider? Avoid these top mistakes.

In this Q&A, experts discuss how emerging treatments and technologies are affecting diabetes costs.

Making the healthcare experience more convenient, effective, and less expensive.

CMS and AHIP, together with physician groups and other stakeholders, announce alignment and simplification of quality measures.

Payers and providers have traditionally operated on opposite sides of the tracks with limited collaboration, resulting in a disjointed and complicated experience for patients when accessing care.

Humana is using past evidence to reach patients at risk for diabetes.

As 2016 gets underway, improvements in diabetes health management are expected to progress. Here are some of the noteworthy trends to watch.

How did the ICD-10 transition impact health systems and health plans? Here, those in the field, weigh in.

As technology advances, it is transforming healthcare in ways never thought possible

A common question facing healthcare executives is how to get started with population health management. Here are steps and strategies critical to success.

A new study of a pediatric ACO serving approximately 300,000 Medicaid-eligible children in Ohio evaluated whether financial incentives influence physician behavior.

For decades, administrative costs for health plans have stalled. Today’s healthcare market is full of opportunities to trim the fat.

We asked the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board to predict the biggest challenge healthcare executives will face this year. Here's what they said.

While diabetes, particularly type 2, remains an epidemic, the number of new diagnoses has begun to slow. Here are some developments contributing to the decrease.

New research: Hospitals risk millions from failure to provide consumer-friendly mobile apps. How to achieve exceptional consumer experience.