Formulary changes cause problems for asthmatic kids
Researchers find lower lung function after inhaler change.
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4 Facts About the State of Telehealth
The rules and regulations in telehealth you need to know.
The Impact of Medicare For All on Cost and Coverage
A new study reveals that universal coverage can be achieved without a complete overhaul of the health system.
What Consumers Want in the Pharmacy of the Future
Consumers will depend on the internet to research prescriptions and medical devices rather than a doctor’s referral.
Sharing Patient Medical Records: Challenges and Opportunities
New research reveals many healthcare executives are not yet focused on a key federal transparency law and its potential impact.
The Interplay Between 340B, State Medicaid Programs
First-of-its-kind survey brings clarity to the effect of 340B and Medicaid programs on each other through comprehensive state analysis.
Medicare ACOs Generated $1.7 Billion in Savings Last Year
National Association of ACOs calls on CMS to grow participation and sustain savings potential.
Study: MHealth Beneficial in Helping TB Patients Adhere to Meds
An ingestible sensor allows physicians to remotely monitor TB patients’ medicine.
Insulin Overutilization in Seniors with Type 2 Diabetes
As people with type 2 diabetes age, the risks of insulin use can outweigh its benefits, creating the need for increased provider and patient education.
Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute Reform: 5 Things Healthcare Execs Need to Know
In a long-awaited move, HHS proposes to overhaul the federal anti-kickback statute and Stark Law for today’s value-based environment.
The Digital Transformation of Healthcare
The digital transformation of healthcare is following a similar trajectory as the digital transformation of other industries.
Kaiser to Study Childhood Trauma Impact on Total Health
Funding toward the research will help prevent serious health effects caused by adverse childhood experiences.
Supplemental Support in Primary Care Can Improve Health
A study performed shows support of educational outreach, practice facilitation, and shared learning are more likely to achieve target blood pressure goals.
Novartis, Microsoft Aim to Transform Medicine with AI
The two organizations are investigating new ways to address research, clinical trials, and manufacturing.
Family Support Tops List of Social Service Referrals
Study examines social determinants of health in first half of 2019.
3 Gene Therapy Reimbursement Models on Horizon
Effective reimbursement models are the key to the future success of gene therapies, a new PwC report shows.
The Impact of Primary Care Appointment Times on Opioid Prescribing
A new study reveals that when physicians are under time constraints it can greatly impact their treatment decisions.
AI Adoption Growing Rapidly Among Health Industry Leaders
Survey respondents estimate their organizations will invest an average of $39.7M over the next five years.
Uber Aims to Address Social Determinants of Health
Experts believe this new paradigm can improve healthcare access-but it’s up to healthcare executives to unlock the potential.
Eight Ways to Reduce Healthcare Administrative Costs
They’re a huge part of healthcare spending-but administrative costs don’t have to be so high.
STDs Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Roughly 2.5 million cases of STDs combined were reported in the United States in 2018; affecting newborns.
Blockbuster anticoagulant snags another indication
This is the eighth indication approved for Xarelto.
Top 5 drugs in the pipeline
Here are the most exciting drugs in the pipeline right now.
9 Ways Health IT Can Help During a Disaster
From telemedicine to connecting resources, the importance of healthcare IT.
Apple Files Patent for Health-Tracking Band
The tech company is seeking to provide consumers with device that tracks blood pressure, respiration rate, ECG signals.
Start-Up Medicare Advantage Provider to Cover Apple Watch
Devoted Health will reimburse seniors if they choose to participate in the plan’s Wellness Bucks Program.
Most Older Americans Confident in Navigating Healthcare System
However, survey results show that many believe better understanding their benefits would empower them in managing their health.
Managing the Financial Fallout of Cancer Care
The high cost of targeted cancer therapies creates a “financial toxicity” for patients that has crippling effects.
Maintaining Oncology Cost Savings: 3 Challenges in Value-Based Care
What to consider when balancing cost and quality in oncology care.
Virtual Care Services Becomes More Mainstream
Consumers are becoming more open to the easy, accessible services of virtual care after dealing with perceived hardships of primary care visits.
