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Managed Care Q&A
The Patient-Centered Medical Home of the Future
07/14/2016
Sean McGuire
An interview with Michael S Barr, MD, MBA, MACP, executive vice president, NCQA
An interview with Michael S Barr, MD, MBA, MACP, executive vice president, NCQA
An interview with Michael S...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
NIH, FDA, and VA Do Their Part to Advance Precision Medicine Initiative
07/14/2016
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is partnering with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enroll veterans in the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program as participants in the largest ever study of its kind, the...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is partnering with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enroll veterans in the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program as participants in the largest ever study of its kind, the...
The National Institutes of...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
Native American Tribes Fear High Health Care Costs
07/14/2016
Native American tribes are facing crippling health care costs as a result of their large employer status per the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 
Native American tribes are facing crippling health care costs as a result of their large employer status per the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 
Native American tribes are...
07/14/2016
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For Cervical Cancer, Two Tests Are Better Than One
07/14/2016
An HPV test has been approved for primary cervical cancer screening in women aged 25 years or older.
An HPV test has been approved for primary cervical cancer screening in women aged 25 years or older.
An HPV test has been approved...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
Spending Patterns for End-of-Life Care Set in Motion 1 Year Before Death
07/14/2016
Using 2012 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reearchers identified four unique spending trajectories in end-of-life care.
Using 2012 data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reearchers identified four unique spending trajectories in end-of-life care.
Using 2012 data from the Centers...
07/14/2016
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USPSTF Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
07/14/2016
The US Preventive Services Task Force has found that screening with several different methods can more accurately detect early-stage colorectal cancer.
The US Preventive Services Task Force has found that screening with several different methods can more accurately detect early-stage colorectal cancer.
The US Preventive Services Task...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
Program Enhances Use of Comparative Effectiveness Research Among Pharmacists
07/14/2016
Comparative effectiveness research provides real-world evidence for improving the quality of care and achieving better patient outcomes.
Comparative effectiveness research provides real-world evidence for improving the quality of care and achieving better patient outcomes.
Comparative effectiveness...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
New Guidelines for Deadly Infection Advocate Early Diagnosis, Antifungal Treatment
07/14/2016
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, chronic, and invasive aspergillosis.
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, chronic, and invasive aspergillosis.
The Infectious Diseases Society...
07/14/2016
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Treatment for ASD Among Children Lags Despite State Insurance Mandates
07/14/2016
Implementation of state-level mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover services for children with autism spectrum disorder increased the amount of children diagnosed with the disorder but the proportion of children receiving...
Implementation of state-level mandates requiring commercial health plans to cover services for children with autism spectrum disorder increased the amount of children diagnosed with the disorder but the proportion of children receiving...
Implementation of state-level...
07/14/2016
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Employers Contract Directly With Health Care Systems to Cut Costs
07/14/2016
Boeing announced that it would contract directly with southern California’s MemorialCare Health System for employee benefits.
Boeing announced that it would contract directly with southern California’s MemorialCare Health System for employee benefits.
Boeing announced that it would...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
Costs of Cancer Care Defy Expectations
07/14/2016
Although the growing number of people living with cancer and the introduction of new therapies are associated with an increase in cancer care costs, a new report from Milliman Inc, commissioned by the Community Oncology Alliance, sheds light...
Although the growing number of people living with cancer and the introduction of new therapies are associated with an increase in cancer care costs, a new report from Milliman Inc, commissioned by the Community Oncology Alliance, sheds light...
Although the growing number of...
07/14/2016
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News Connection
CMS Pilot Program Improves Care for Dual Eligible Older Adults
07/14/2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced positive results of their pilot program to better serve dually eligible Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries aged 65 years and older.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced positive results of their pilot program to better serve dually eligible Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries aged 65 years and older.
The Centers for Medicare &...
07/14/2016
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News
Biosimilar Buzz: Cancer Drug Knock-offs Promise Greater Access to Medications
07/14/2016
Paul Nicolaus
Highly anticipated cancer drug knock-offs provide the possibility of improved access, but cost benefits have not yet been demonstrated.
Highly anticipated cancer drug knock-offs provide the possibility of improved access, but cost benefits have not yet been demonstrated.
Highly anticipated cancer drug...
07/14/2016
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Can the Affordable Care Act Really be Repealed?
07/14/2016
Dean Celia
As House Republicans finally release their proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act, it is unclear whether “repeal and replace” remains politically feasible.
As House Republicans finally release their proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act, it is unclear whether “repeal and replace” remains politically feasible.
As House Republicans finally...
07/14/2016
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VA Overhauls Approach to Care for Veterans With Hepatitis C
07/14/2016
Paul Nicolaus
The largest single provider of care to those with hepatitis C in the United States revs up treatment, begging the question: can others follow suit?
The largest single provider of care to those with hepatitis C in the United States revs up treatment, begging the question: can others follow suit?
The largest single provider of...
07/14/2016
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Careers
A Place Patients with Cancer Can Call Home, Part 2
07/14/2016
Dean Celia
John Sprandio, MD, founder of the first NCQA-recognized oncology medical home, explains how his group did it, and offers lessons for managed care.
John Sprandio, MD, founder of the first NCQA-recognized oncology medical home, explains how his group did it, and offers lessons for managed care.
John Sprandio, MD, founder of...
07/14/2016
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Careers
A Place Patients with Cancer Can Call Home, Part 1
07/14/2016
Dean Celia
Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology became the first National Committee for Quality Assurance-recognized specialty patient-centered medical home and the first oncology medical home. In this interview, John Sprandio describes how...
Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology became the first National Committee for Quality Assurance-recognized specialty patient-centered medical home and the first oncology medical home. In this interview, John Sprandio describes how...
Consultants in Medical Oncology...
07/14/2016
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Department
AMA Calls on CMS to Drop Proposed Reimbursement Change for Part B Drugs
07/14/2016
The American Medical Association (AMA) is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to drop a proposal to change how Medicare reimburses medications under Part B.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to drop a proposal to change how Medicare reimburses medications under Part B.
The American Medical Association...
07/14/2016
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Department
Proposed Medicare Payment Changes Designed to Meet Providers’ Needs
07/14/2016
The proposed rule guiding the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input, Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told attendees at the 2016 American Medical Association (AMA) annual...
The proposed rule guiding the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input, Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told attendees at the 2016 American Medical Association (AMA) annual...
The proposed rule guiding the...
07/14/2016
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Department
New Models of Care Demand Integrated Leadership, Trust
07/14/2016
Integrated leadership is key for promoting the kind of environment necessary for the success of new models of care.
Integrated leadership is key for promoting the kind of environment necessary for the success of new models of care.
Integrated leadership is key for...
07/14/2016
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Department
AMA Calls for Improved Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatment
07/14/2016
New policy adopted by the American Medical Association (AMA) at its annual meeting in Chicago, IL (June 11-15, 2016) calls for equal health care access and payment for eating disorders.
New policy adopted by the American Medical Association (AMA) at its annual meeting in Chicago, IL (June 11-15, 2016) calls for equal health care access and payment for eating disorders.
New policy adopted by the...
07/14/2016
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Department
Health Plans Should Cover Diabetes Prevention Programs, AMA Says
07/14/2016
The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for public and private health insurers to include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered benefit for beneficiaries at risk of...
The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for public and private health insurers to include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered benefit for beneficiaries at risk of...
The American Medical Association...
07/14/2016
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Department
Quality and Value: Measuring and Utilizing Both in Your Practice
07/14/2016
What the Value Framework is intended to do is take elements of care doctors already view as being important—clinical benefit, toxicity, cost—and make them part of the discussion at the point of care for patients. This is especially important...
What the Value Framework is intended to do is take elements of care doctors already view as being important—clinical benefit, toxicity, cost—and make them part of the discussion at the point of care for patients. This is especially important...
What the Value Framework is...
07/14/2016
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Department
Improved Outcomes With Value-Based Care Program for IBD
07/14/2016
One year after implementation, a value-based health care (VBHC) program for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) showed less use of steroids, imaging studies, emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and increased biomarker...
One year after implementation, a value-based health care (VBHC) program for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) showed less use of steroids, imaging studies, emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and increased biomarker...
One year after implementation, a...
07/14/2016
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Department
Improving Psychosocial and Lifestyle Factors Reduces Health Care Utilization for IBD
07/14/2016
Addressing the psychosocial needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease may improve medical and psychosocial outcomes.
Addressing the psychosocial needs of patients with inflammatory bowel disease may improve medical and psychosocial outcomes.
Addressing the psychosocial...
07/14/2016
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Department
New IRIS Data Shows Pioglitazone Slows Type 2 Diabetes Progression
07/14/2016
New data from the IRIS trial showed that pioglitazone reduced the likelihood of progression to diabetes in those with insulin resistance and cerebrovascular disease.
New data from the IRIS trial showed that pioglitazone reduced the likelihood of progression to diabetes in those with insulin resistance and cerebrovascular disease.
New data from the IRIS trial...
07/14/2016
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Department
Lifestyle Intervention Reduces HbA1C Among African Americans
07/14/2016
African Americans with type 2 diabetes experience increased morbidity and mortality. Prior diabetes self-management programs have failed to demonstrate long-term efficacy in this population.
African Americans with type 2 diabetes experience increased morbidity and mortality. Prior diabetes self-management programs have failed to demonstrate long-term efficacy in this population.
African Americans with type 2...
07/14/2016
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Department
Quality of Life Measures Critical in Diabetes Management
07/14/2016
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important area of investigation that continues to gain recognition and is a critical element of diabetes research, treatment, and care, according to a panel of experts who discussed this topic...
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important area of investigation that continues to gain recognition and is a critical element of diabetes research, treatment, and care, according to a panel of experts who discussed this topic...
Health-related quality of life...
07/14/2016
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Department
Liraglutide Significantly Cuts Heart Risk, LEADER Trial Shows
07/14/2016
Data from the LEADER (Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results-A Long Term Evaluation) trial showed a reduction in major cardiovascular events with the glucose-lowering drug liraglutide (Victoza;...
Data from the LEADER (Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results-A Long Term Evaluation) trial showed a reduction in major cardiovascular events with the glucose-lowering drug liraglutide (Victoza;...
Data from the LEADER...
07/14/2016
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Behind the Bill

Behind the Bill
The Senate’s $3 Trillion Deal. Tax Relief Now, Medicaid Coverage Loss Later?
07/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling and last-minute amendments, lawmakers have passed a sprawling tax-and-spending megabill that makes good on a long-standing Republican goal: making the 2017 Trump tax cuts...
The Senate has done it. After...
07/02/2025
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Behind the Bill
When a Cap Isn’t Just a Cap: How a Provider Tax Proposal Could Reshape Medicaid Financing
06/25/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most consequential policies are often buried in the fine print. One such detail in the Senate Finance Committee’s latest tax and spending proposal would gradually cap provider taxes—a core funding tool states use to pull in...
In Washington, the most...
06/25/2025
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Behind the Bill
Rewriting the Safety Net? Inside the Senate’s Changes to Medicaid and the ACA
06/18/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been following the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which started in the House with sweeping tax reforms and some eye-catching health care proposals. Now, the Senate has released its (highly...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve...
06/18/2025
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Behind the Bill
How States Might Respond to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
06/11/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) still in the hands of the Senate, much of the national conversation has centered on what this legislation would do to federal coverage programs. But regardless of how the federal process unfolds,...
With the One Big Beautiful Bill...
06/11/2025
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Behind the Bill
Is the Affordable Care Act on the Chopping Block? What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tells Us.
06/04/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of headline-grabbing debate over Medicaid work requirements, and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains in the Senate as they deliberate over several health care provisions. While the Medicaid provisions sparked most of the...
It’s been weeks of...
06/04/2025
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Behind the Bill
From House to Senate: The Journey of Cutting Medicaid
05/28/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1, 119th Congress) by a single vote, sending the sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package, backed by President Trump, to the Senate. With its...
Last week, the House of...
05/28/2025
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Behind the Bill
Eligibility, Paperwork, and Penalties: The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Medicaid ‘Reform’
05/21/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week in health policy—a phrase that’s quickly becoming routine. This time, House Republicans advanced a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, designed to implement elements of the March budget resolution, with a...
It’s been another eventful week...
05/21/2025
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Behind the Bill
A Busy Week in Drug Pricing Policy: Aligning US Drug Prices With Global Standards?
05/14/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for drug pricing policy. While I’d love to dig into the details of both President Trump’s latest executive order and the newest Republican bill that would cut Medicaid spending, we don’t have the time—and this isn’t...
It’s been a busy few days for...
05/14/2025
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BEHIND THE BILL
When Agencies Lose Power: How 3 Seismic Shifts are Transforming Pharmaceutical Regulation
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months, the landscape of administrative law has undergone a transformation so profound that pharmaceutical executives, health care providers, and patients alike are struggling to navigate the new terrain. The Supreme...
In the span of just 9 months,...
05/07/2025
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Behind the Bill
The Medicare Paradox, Part 3: Strategic Trade Doesn’t Have to be a Zero-Sum Game
05/07/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve examined the growing friction between the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariff investigations and the Medicare drug pricing reforms authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These 2 policy agendas—industrial...
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve...
05/07/2025
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Trending Articles

Feature Story
A Better Way to Pay for Primary Care
05/31/2024
Mary Beth Nierengarten
A push for a hybrid payment model for primary care is gaining momentum, with advocates urging the CMS to implement changes to increase funding and improve outcomes for patients.
A push for a hybrid payment model for primary care is gaining momentum, with advocates urging the CMS to implement changes to increase funding and improve outcomes for patients.
A push for a hybrid payment...
05/31/2024
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Conference Coverage
Mepolizumab Treatment May Reduce Health Care Resource Utilization and OCS in Patients With CRSwNP
04/10/2024
Hannah Musick
Research that will be presented at AMCP 2024 suggests that mepolizumab treatment reduces health care costs and resource utilization in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Research that will be presented at AMCP 2024 suggests that mepolizumab treatment reduces health care costs and resource utilization in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Research that will be presented...
04/10/2024
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News
Keratoconus Appears to be Associated With Demodex Mites
05/16/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder that leads to gradual curvature of the cornea, may be associated with Demodex infestation, suggests a small study published in the Oman Journal of Ophthalmology.
Keratoconus, an eye disorder...
05/16/2024
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Interview
Transforming Pharmacy Care and Drug Payment Models: Expert Insights From Asembia 2024
06/06/2024
Alison Lum, PharmD
In this interview, Alison Lum, PharmD, vice president of Pharmacy Services at Blue Shield, discussed the panel she moderated at Asembia 2024 and delved into drug payment options' challenges, including the limitations of copay cards and the...
In this interview, Alison Lum, PharmD, vice president of Pharmacy Services at Blue Shield, discussed the panel she moderated at Asembia 2024 and delved into drug payment options' challenges, including the limitations of copay cards and the...
In this interview, Alison Lum,...
06/06/2024
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Ashley Joseph
Conference Coverage
The Impact of AI on Infusion Patient Care and Operational Efficiency
07/22/2024
Ashley Joseph
NICA 2024 session speaker Ashley Joseph of LeanTaas shares insights on how AI technologies are revolutionizing infusion therapy operations, improving care coordination, and ultimately enhancing the patient experience in these critical care...
NICA 2024 session speaker Ashley Joseph of LeanTaas shares insights on how AI technologies are revolutionizing infusion therapy operations, improving care coordination, and ultimately enhancing the patient experience in these critical care...
NICA 2024 session speaker Ashley...
07/22/2024
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