How population, community health goals overlap
A new study found that distinguishing between population health and community health strategies can help health organizations define clear goals and earmark the right resources to accomplish them.
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Longer-term bundled payments prove beneficial
A new study finds that expanding the way bundled payments are utilized could make a positive impact for patients and on costs.
Four things to watch in Senate Obamacare replacement
Healthcare analysts offer four things MCOs should know about the Better Care Reconciliation Act or BCRA.
Three EHR challenges hindering value-based reimbursement
Here are 3 EHR-related challenges that are impeding the advancement of IT support for value-based reimbursements.
Six barriers to prescribing PCSK9 inhibitors
A National Lipid Association survey has interesting findings on the prescription approval process for PCSK9 inhibitors.
Managed Care Pharmacy Survey 2017
To identify the top managed care pharmacy challenges and what your peers are doing about them, Managed Healthcare Executive conducted its annual pharmacy survey during the first quarter of 2017.
Five ways to combat growing polypharmacy among children
One expert believes managed care executives are key to a necessary paradigm shift in pediatric polypharmacy.
How to prepare for population health
Here’s how to overcome the hurdles that hinder your population health strategies.
How to get physician buy-in on new payment models
Alhough interest in value-based compensation for physicians continues to rise, trying to implement new payment systems is complex. Here's how to do it.
How Americans really feel about the AHCA
A new Kaiser poll has surprising results and three important findings.
Opinion: Five key takeaways from Trump's budget proposal
Trump’s proposal highlights the administration’s priorities and can give stakeholders insight into future policy change.
Three barriers to artificial intelligence adoption
Artificial intelligence will play a major role in healthcare digital transformation. Here’s how to adopt more AI-supported activities in your digital transformation initiative.
FDA approves first generic Truvada for HIV
The first generic Truvada for treating and preventing HIV will be available, but when?
FDA gives once-daily HIV therapy go-ahead
FDA approves Isentress at a higher dose for HIV-1 infected patients.
Four solutions to value-based care challenges
An annual study commissioned by Quest Diagnostics and Inovalon reveals interesting findings to keep value-based care moving forward.
Opinion: Top 2 takeaways from UBS Global Healthcare Conference
The conference raised important points about unregulated growth opportunities and new pharmacy arena players.
Four key trends in healthcare innovation
A Klick Health survey shows there’s opportunities for healthcare innovation and technology to play larger role in patient’s lives.
Asthma biologic may reduce oral steroid use
A new trial for AstraZeneca’s benralizumab shows promising results for severe asthma patients.
10 states with the worst drug problems
WalletHub released a study comparing 50 states and the District in terms of 15 key metrics, ranging from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth-lab incidents per capita.
First generic Strattera for ADHD approved
FDA has approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Two strategies to help consumers lower drug costs
HealthPartners aims to improve price information for consumers. Here’s how.
Pharmaceutical pipeline: Top 4 conditions to watch
Although drug spend is increasing for inflammatory conditions, diabetes, and oncology, there are some promising developments in the pipeline.
Top four approaches to reduce pharmaceutical costs
MCOs are fighting back against rising pharmaceutical costs. Here are the top strategies they are embracing.
Four health systems develop opioid mitigation programs
Alternatives to opioids programs emerge as viable tools to mitigate the crisis.
Patient follow-up: Here’s what you’re doing wrong
AHIP 2017: SummaCare exec shares their best practices for patient care outreach.
Top seven healthcare leadership problems
Are you making any of these mistakes? Here are the biggest pitfalls healthcare industry leaders say you should avoid.
Can accountable care drive precision analytics?
AHIP 2017 presentation: The spirit of accountable care keeps providers’ focus on data-driven clinical solutions.
Top three patient care essentials
Oak Street Health co-founder tells AHIP 2017 attendees about its novel approach to patient care.
Five tech trends transforming healthcare
AHIP 2017: Kaveh Savafi, MD, of Accenture, tells Managed Healthcare Executive about the biggest digital trends and their impact on healthcare.
Retail clinic pros and cons: Impact on healthcare spending
A new RAND analysis of retail clinics finds they could be increasing healthcare costs.