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How medical schools are responding to the opioid epidemic
August 12, 2017By Karen Appold
As the opioid epidemic rages, up-and-coming physicians are seen as part of the solution. Here’s how medical schools are changing their training programs.
How to approach value in oncology
August 02, 2017By Tracey Walker
An eye-opening study by Precision for Value assesses cancer value frameworks.
PCMHs thrive with use of pop health technology
July 31, 2017By Donna Marbury
By using a patient-centered, physician-led model of care, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan lowers recidivism and healthcare costs.
Top 3 factors in biosimilar coverage
July 15, 2017By Tracey Walker
An Avalere study has interesting findings about payer acceptance of biosimilars.
How one hospital reduced pediatric epilepsy emergency visits, admissions
April 18, 2017By Tracey Walker
Nationwide Children’s Hospital sees dramatic drop in ED visits and inpatient admissions for epilepsy patients with collaborative quality improvement project.
Game-changing cholesterol-buster further reduces heart attack, stroke
April 16, 2017By Tracey Walker
A new outcomes study shows that the PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha significantly reduced the risk of hard major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk patients by 20%.
Four steps managed care can take to promote antimicrobial stewardship
April 13, 2017By Jeremy Schafer PharmD MBA, Maureen Hennessey PhD CPCC
The call for antimicrobial stewardship is growing. Enact these steps to prevent a return to the pre-antibiotic era.
Prescribing practices that increase risk of opioid overdose
April 11, 2017By Tracey Walker
Two studies, one from Prime Therapeutics and Stanford, reveal an alarming increase in overdose with concurrent use of opioids and benzodiazepines. Here’s how managed care can help.
Insulin treatment persistence varies among payers
March 25, 2017By Tracey Walker
A study from Walgreens provides a benchmark of basal insulin treatment persistence across different payers in the United States.
How to target high-risk populations with behavioral health
March 23, 2017By Ron Geraty MD
Here are four of the top benefits of incorporating behavioral health management into care management plans for members with chronic conditions.