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Volume 17, Issue 2, February 2020 - First Report Managed Care

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Measuring What Matters to Improve Health and Well-Being
02/20/2020
Mary Beth Nierengarten
With technology constantly evolving, the health care industry pushes forward developing new ways to look at and assess population health so that patients, providers, and payers alike will see improved outcomes and reduced costs.
With technology constantly evolving, the health care industry pushes forward developing new ways to look at and assess population health so that patients, providers, and payers alike will see improved outcomes and reduced costs.
With technology constantly...
02/20/2020
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Conference Insider
Penicillin Drug Class Substitutes Save Patients and Hospitals Money
02/21/2020
According to data presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, improved allergy documentation offers increased choices to patients and has the ability to save hospitals money.
According to data presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, improved allergy documentation offers increased choices to patients and has the ability to save hospitals money.
According to data presented at...
02/21/2020
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Conference Insider
Fish Antibiotics Consumed by Consumers Seeking Cheaper Options
02/21/2020
Patients seeking out the cheapest, fastest antibiotics have been consuming medication meant for fish instead of humans, according to research presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.
Patients seeking out the cheapest, fastest antibiotics have been consuming medication meant for fish instead of humans, according to research presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.
Patients seeking out the...
02/21/2020
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Conference Insider
Increased Pharmacist Interaction Improves Patient Satisfaction
02/21/2020
Reduced readmission rates and higher patient satisfaction were observed when patients had increased, focused interaction with pharmacists throughout their hospital stays, per a new study presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and...
Reduced readmission rates and higher patient satisfaction were observed when patients had increased, focused interaction with pharmacists throughout their hospital stays, per a new study presented at ASHP’s 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting and...
Reduced readmission rates and...
02/21/2020
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Conference Insider
What to Expect at PBMI’s 2020 National Conference
02/21/2020
PBMI is hosting its 25th Anniversary National Conference March 2 to March 4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. PBMI’s yearly conference has been a staple to pharmacy benefit management (PBM), offering an open forum for the...
PBMI is hosting its 25th Anniversary National Conference March 2 to March 4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. PBMI’s yearly conference has been a staple to pharmacy benefit management (PBM), offering an open forum for the...
PBMI is hosting its 25th...
02/21/2020
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Managed Care Q&A
Ensuring Members Utilize and Understand Their Benefits
02/21/2020
Edan Stanley
Beth Roberts, senior vice president, commercial business at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, discusses the importance of communicating with members what is available to them through their plan, and how population health management is key in...
Beth Roberts, senior vice president, commercial business at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, discusses the importance of communicating with members what is available to them through their plan, and how population health management is key in...
Beth Roberts, senior vice...
02/21/2020
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Integrated Healthcare Executive
Understanding the Value of Integrating Patient-Generated Health Data Into Practice
02/21/2020
Julie Gould
In a recent Integrated Healthcare Executive podcast, Drew Ivan, chief product and strategy officer, and Jessica Nisenbaum, chief people officer, both from Rhapsody & Corepoint Health, discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing...
In a recent Integrated Healthcare Executive podcast, Drew Ivan, chief product and strategy officer, and Jessica Nisenbaum, chief people officer, both from Rhapsody & Corepoint Health, discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing...
In a recent Integrated...
02/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Palliative Care Proves Beneficial for Veterans With Cancer
02/21/2020
Julie Gould
Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Oncology on the association between palliative care and survival rates, particularly among lung cancer patients in the veteran population. Veterans Health Today...
Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Oncology on the association between palliative care and survival rates, particularly among lung cancer patients in the veteran population. Veterans Health Today...
Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR,...
02/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Veterans Group Seeks Apology From President Trump
02/21/2020
Following a remark from President Donald Trump stating that he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to be a serious condition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is demanding he apologize.
Following a remark from President Donald Trump stating that he does not consider potential traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to be a serious condition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is demanding he apologize.
Following a remark from...
02/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
Veterans Returning From Deployment Open to Family Guidance
02/21/2020
In a small survey, the majority of veterans returning from military deployment said they would be open to taking part in a program on parenting skills. Researchers published their findings online in Military Medicine. 
In a small survey, the majority of veterans returning from military deployment said they would be open to taking part in a program on parenting skills. Researchers published their findings online in Military Medicine. 
In a small survey, the majority...
02/21/2020
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Veterans Health Today
VA Deputy Secretary Dismissed
02/21/2020
According to a statement by Robert Wilkie, department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary, James Byrne, VA deputy secretary, has been fired.
According to a statement by Robert Wilkie, department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary, James Byrne, VA deputy secretary, has been fired.
According to a statement by...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
CMS to Cover New Chronic Lower Back Pain Therapy
02/21/2020
In a national coverage determination reconsideration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently the decision to cover acupuncture for Medicare enrollees diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
In a national coverage determination reconsideration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently the decision to cover acupuncture for Medicare enrollees diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
In a national coverage...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Single-Payer System Could Reduce Health Care Expenditures
02/21/2020
As politicians continue to debate various approaches to health care, a recently published study shows that a single-payer system has the potential to reduce health care expenditures in as little as one year.
As politicians continue to debate various approaches to health care, a recently published study shows that a single-payer system has the potential to reduce health care expenditures in as little as one year.
As politicians continue to...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Eli Lilly Prices New Class of Migraine Treatment
02/21/2020
Eli Lilly announced that its new acute migraine treatment, Reyvow (lasmiditan), will be priced at $640 for a pack of eight pills.
Eli Lilly announced that its new acute migraine treatment, Reyvow (lasmiditan), will be priced at $640 for a pack of eight pills.
Eli Lilly announced that its new...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes to Improve Transparency
02/21/2020
As part of President Trump’s executive order Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors and Advancing American Kidney Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid  (CMS) proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D.
As part of President Trump’s executive order Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors and Advancing American Kidney Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid  (CMS) proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D.
As part of President Trump’s...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Adverse Events From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Boost Costs
02/21/2020
Just 29% of adults underwent treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the year and a half following diagnosis, according to a study published in Cancer Medicine. 
Just 29% of adults underwent treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the year and a half following diagnosis, according to a study published in Cancer Medicine. 
Just 29% of adults underwent...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
California Bill Seeks to Improve Prenatal Care for Incarcerated Women
02/21/2020
Following a recent a lawsuit alleging the maltreatment of pregnant women in a Californian county jail, lawmakers propose a bill that would offer more protection and improve prenatal care.
Following a recent a lawsuit alleging the maltreatment of pregnant women in a Californian county jail, lawmakers propose a bill that would offer more protection and improve prenatal care.
Following a recent a lawsuit...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Some LTC Patients Have Inadequate or No Drug Coverage
02/21/2020
According to new study findings, which were published online in Medical Care, Medicare enrollees in long-term care (LTC) were found to have inadequate or no drug coverage.
According to new study findings, which were published online in Medical Care, Medicare enrollees in long-term care (LTC) were found to have inadequate or no drug coverage.
According to new study findings,...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Congress Revisits Surprise Billing With New Mediation Proposal
02/21/2020
The latest attempt to reach resolution on the controversial practice of surprise billing comes from the House Ways & Means Committee, who propose a two-step mediation process to resolve disputes and eliminate the problem. 
The latest attempt to reach resolution on the controversial practice of surprise billing comes from the House Ways & Means Committee, who propose a two-step mediation process to resolve disputes and eliminate the problem. 
The latest attempt to reach...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
Why Diabetes Lifestyle Interventions Changed to a Medicare-Covered Service
02/21/2020
Collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by Medicare, according to a study published online...
Collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by Medicare, according to a study published online...
Collaboration, national...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
CVS Health Publishes Methods to Reduce Gene Therapy Costs
02/21/2020
According to CVS Health, extending the National Medical Excellence (NME) program model, evolving the role of specialty pharmacy, value-based contracting, and financial protection programs are key approaches to reducing the cost impact of gene...
According to CVS Health, extending the National Medical Excellence (NME) program model, evolving the role of specialty pharmacy, value-based contracting, and financial protection programs are key approaches to reducing the cost impact of gene...
According to CVS Health,...
02/21/2020
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News Connection
ACP Publishes Support of Single-Payer System
02/21/2020
The American College of Physicians (ACP) endorsed a single-payer reformed system of United States health care in a broad proposal published in an Annals of Internal Medicine supplement.
The American College of Physicians (ACP) endorsed a single-payer reformed system of United States health care in a broad proposal published in an Annals of Internal Medicine supplement.
The American College of...
02/21/2020
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Expert Roundtable: Drug Pricing
02/18/2020
Dean Celia
Our experts analyze pending legislation, branded drug price increase trends, the real impact of the record number of generic drug approvals, and the value of presidential executive action.
Our experts analyze pending legislation, branded drug price increase trends, the real impact of the record number of generic drug approvals, and the value of presidential executive action.
Our experts analyze pending...
02/18/2020
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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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In this interview, an expert discusses the importance of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in homecare services. EVV ensures accurate documentation of homecare visits, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of care. Medicaid has a...
In this interview, an expert discusses the importance of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in homecare services. EVV ensures accurate documentation of homecare visits, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of care. Medicaid has a...
In this interview, an expert...
02/29/2024
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News
From Indolent to Aggressive: Understanding Lymphoma Transformation
04/09/2024
Hannah Musick
“Histologic transformation of indolent lymphoma to aggressive lymphoma, most commonly DLBCL, represents a well-recognized event,” said researchers. “While work in the past decade has shed light on many of the genetic and biological changes of...
“Histologic transformation of indolent lymphoma to aggressive lymphoma, most commonly DLBCL, represents a well-recognized event,” said researchers. “While work in the past decade has shed light on many of the genetic and biological changes of...
“Histologic transformation of...
04/09/2024
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News
Hospital Costs May Be Higher for Patients With Private Insurance
05/14/2024
Hannah Musick
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals that individuals with private health insurance pay 254% more for hospital procedures than Medicare rates, leading to potentially increased costs for millions of Americans.
A recent research report reveals...
05/14/2024
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Fitusiran Prophylaxis Shows Promise for Protection Against Bleeding for Patients With Hemophilia A or B
06/05/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A phase 3 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of fitusiran in males with hemophilia A or B who were receiving bypassing agent (BPA)/clotting factor concentrate (CFC) prophylaxis.
A phase 3 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of fitusiran in males with hemophilia A or B who were receiving bypassing agent (BPA)/clotting factor concentrate (CFC) prophylaxis.
A phase 3 study evaluated the...
06/05/2024
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The Efficacy and Safety of an Oral Phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) Inhibitor, BI 1015550, in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): A Phase 2 Clinical Trial
07/24/2024
This infographic summarizes a recent Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of an oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
This infographic summarizes a recent Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of an oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
This infographic summarizes a...
07/24/2024
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