The Benefits of Pharmacogenetic Testing
Payer education, evidence critical to providing cost-effective, beneficial treatment in pharmacogenetics.
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Negative Health Threats Don’t Stop Vapers
Majority of young vape users are attached to vaping, according to a new study.
Google’s AI System Can Detect Breast Cancer Better Than Doctors
An artificial intelligence system by Google reportedly surpasses expert radiologists in accurately interpreting mammograms from screening programs.
Investing in the Future
Many of the challenges that face our industry in 2020 will require a fresh way of thinking.
Humana to Buy Enclara Healthcare
The acquisition allows Humana to cover pharmacy-related needs associated with hospice care.
Chatbots Manage Scheduling with Customized Two-Way Communication
Asparia technology embedded in EHRs reduces patient no-shows and enables better follow-up.
Leadership Lessons Healthcare Execs Wish They Would Have Learned in School
Here are the top life skills health executives wish they would have been taught in school.
The Administrative Benefits of Value-Based Care
Comparing the benefits of value-based versus volume-based.
State’s Medicaid Expansion Improved Healthcare Access: Study
Less reliance on emergency care, more discussions about healthy behaviors and use of preventive care seen in survey of low-income enrollees in the Healthy Michigan Plan.
Top 6 Challenges Healthcare Executives Will Face in 2020
Here are healthcare leaders’ top challenges, as well as coping strategies
Top Pharmacy Regulations for 2020: What Pharmacists Should Know
The new and proposed federal regulations, as well as state laws, that are trending across the United States.
Healthcare Provider Religious Affiliation a Nonfactor for Most Patients
Healthcare execs should consider the implications of religious restrictions to care on patients and community members, according to a new study.
Population Health Strategies Benefit Kids on Medicaid
Integrated care teams and care management tools led to 3,600 fewer bed days in a year.
Pfizer slashes prices as most pharma makers hike prices in new year
Pfizer bucks the trend with as high as 98.5% price cuts.
FDA clears first-in-class migraine drug
Approval of Ubrelvy follows several new migraine drugs.
Biosimilars in the Pipeline
Several biosimilars will come to market within the next few years.
Biosimilar Availability May Impact Drug Pricing
Study finds that biologics that faced competition from biosimilars showed reductions in net prices and leveling off of list price increases.
4 Top Successful Social Determinants of Health Programs
Here are four programs making a difference.
The Most Valuable Pipeline Drugs For 2020
Here are the top drugs expected to be approved this year and their financial impact.
Veterans Now Able to Digitally Manage Their Healthcare
The VA leverages technology to give veterans digital access to patient statements.
Precision Medicine Study Enrolls More Than 250,000 Participants
Groundbreaking study provides medically actionable results to nearly 1,500 people.
Mayo Clinic Names First Chief Digital Officer
Rita Khan, formerly from UnitedHealthcare, has been named chief digital officer for Mayo Clinic.
House-Call Model Gains Ground with New App
Sutter Health | Aetna teams up with Heal to bring doctors to member’s doors seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Americans Make Less Trips to the Doctor
Americans are making less trips to the doctor, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
Roberta Herman, MD, to Become Joslin Diabetes Center President and CEO
Prior to her appointment, she served as executive director of the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), and as a Joslin trustee.
4 Ways to Win Over Millennials
Winning the hearts and minds of millennials-as well as their wallets-will be far more challenging than it was for past generations, according to a new report.
Kroger, Walgreens Form Group Purchasing Organization
Retail Procurement Alliance aims to deliver cost savings and efficiencies for both companies.
Retail Clinics Make Important Contribution to Healthcare
Improving access to non-urgent care can reduce the number of patient visits at ERs, and study shows retail clinics––close to home, with non-workday hours and transparent prices––offer a solution.
Promising Findings on the Value of PMI Initiatives
Study finds more than 70% of adopters judge precision medicine informatics initiatives as nearing or exceeding expectations.