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Suppliers of personal protective equipment have come up with innovative ways to meet the demand, but one expert notes the lack of rigorous research into its efficacy.

“Lung cancer screening is a great example of the problem,” says the former chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society in this third of four-part video series.

The debate is scheduled to run from 9-10:30 p.m. ET. COVID-19 (but not healthcare) is one of the six topics that will be covered.

Managed Healthcare Executive's October issue headlines 10 healthcare leaders in its fourth annual "10 Emerging Industry Leaders" feature. MHE spotlights each leader individually with a Q&A interview between MHE and the emerging leader.

This week, Briana Contreras of Managed Healthcare Executive spoke with Doctors Art Papier and Nada Elbuluk of VisualDx. Art is a practicing dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology and medical informatics at University of Rochester, as well as the CEO of VisualDx. Nada is also a dermatologist in Los Angeles and she is Director of Clinical Impact for VisualDx. The three discussed how providers can leverage health IT to reduce cognitive bias and racial disparities in healthcare.

Managed Healthcare Executive's October issue headlines 10 healthcare leaders in its fourth annual "10 Emerging Industry Leaders" feature. MHE spotlights each leader individually with a video interview to accompany the Q&A between MHE and the emerging leader.

Rather than stopping hydroxychloroquine altogether, doses could be reduced and patients monitored if there are signs of retinopathy, say the authors of a commentary in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Study shows 12% retained sight for driving and 15% for reading.

Across the world, almost everyone has experienced a bad headache and knows the unpleasant symptoms that can come with it. Many have also faced migraines, which can cause dizziness, nausea and stomach pain - as well as impacting your vision.

In order to navigate the new landscape COVID-19 has brought along with it and connect with consumers who may be feeling confused and stressed out, lesser-known health insurers will need to introduce themselves to this new audience.

What does it mean? When did it begin? How is it different from public health? Here are the answers to these questions and more.

"Primary care as we know it today stands in the crosshairs, with new entrants vying for the hearts of consumers," says Forrester Research report. Telehealth and retail health clinics are among the suitors.

Pfizer, Moderna executives say efficacy, safety data won't be ready till well after Election Day. FDA's COVID-19 vaccine meeting on Thursday says sure to draw a big crowd.

William Trombatt and James Adams of AllianceRx Walgreens Prime discussed specialty pharmacy for people with MS at PBMI Specialty Rx Forum last week. The need for "higher touch" programs is important for people with MS, said Adams.

Managed Healthcare Executive's October issue headlines 10 chosen healthcare leaders in its fourth annual "10 Emerging Industry Leaders" feature. MHE spotlights each leader individually with a video interview to accompany the Q&A between MHE and the emerging leader.

Venclexta was previously granted provisional approval by FDA in late 2018.

The pharma maker plans to apply for FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the vaccine after the third week of November.

Managed Healthcare Executive's October issue headlines 10 chosen healthcare leaders in its fourth annual "10 Emerging Industry Leaders" feature. MHE spotlights each leader individually with a video interview to accompany the Q&A between MHE and the emerging leader.

Prior authorization and other utilization management strategies may cause harmful delays in therapy in oncology and for diseases such as multiple sclerosis, say panelists at PBMI's 4th Annual Specialty Rx Forum.

Next month voters will weigh in on issues including dialysis centers, abortion, legalization of marijuana.

FDA offers new options in classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and a warning for pregnant women about common pain relievers.

Preparing for a future that includes telehealth means considering revenue streams, ROI, facility planning and other factors.

Sanofi and Regeneron report positive Phase 3 results for Dupixent in children with moderate-to-severe asthma

How COVID-19 is affecting those specifically with chronic conditions and how technology is helping.

Reporters at ProPublica, The Wall Street Journal and Science have written in-depth accounts of CDC's faded role, damaged reputation and White House interference.

Francois de Brantes, Otis Brawley, Eric C. Hunter, Keely Macmillan, Ateev Mehrotra, and Marc Samuels are joining the Managed Healthcare Executive® editorial advisory board.

The Johns Hopkins professor and new MHE editorial advisory board member lauds the effects of the Affordable Care Act but holds out for a program that “gets every human being the healthcare that every human being deserves,” in this second part of a four-part series.

Featured speaker at the 4th Annual PBMI Specialty Rx Forum on October 16 discusses theme of the meeting.

In this week's episode of Tuning Into The C-Suite, MHE's Briana Contreras spoke with Kate Ryder, CEO of Maven, which is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health. In this discussion, they talked about the role of telemedicine in pregnancy care, how it impacts the prenatal model and how it will influence the patient journey post-coronavirus pandemic.

Flu increases the risk of heart attack, especially among people with diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). COVID-19 and the possibility of co-infection makes getting vaccinated against the flu particularly important this year.