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News
08/20/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A new study shows that health systems can rely on assertive community treatment (ACT), which has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating the most complex, least engaged patients.
A new study shows that health systems can rely on assertive community treatment (ACT), which has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating the most complex, least engaged patients.
A new study shows that health...
08/20/2025
First Report Managed Care
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Conference Coverage
06/26/2025
Learn how a groundbreaking, patient-directed grant structure is improving access and autonomy for individuals with diverse health care needs.
Learn how a groundbreaking, patient-directed grant structure is improving access and autonomy for individuals with diverse health care needs.
Learn how a groundbreaking,...
06/26/2025
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Conference Coverage
06/25/2025
Pamela McIntyre, MSN, RN
As oncology care shifts toward community-based settings, this interview explores how ambulatory infusion centers can prepare clinically and operationally to safely deliver biologic therapies for cancer patients.
As oncology care shifts toward community-based settings, this interview explores how ambulatory infusion centers can prepare clinically and operationally to safely deliver biologic therapies for cancer patients.
As oncology care shifts toward...
06/25/2025
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Conference Coverage
05/29/2025
Hannah Musick
A new study presented at CMSC 2025 identifies key barriers to Black patient participation in MS clinical trials and outlines targeted strategies to improve inclusion and equity in research.
A new study presented at CMSC 2025 identifies key barriers to Black patient participation in MS clinical trials and outlines targeted strategies to improve inclusion and equity in research.
A new study presented at CMSC...
05/29/2025
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Commentary
05/13/2025
Leah Dewey
Given the significant challenges facing rural communities, health plans should harness their creativity and tenacity when aiming to improve outcomes for their rural members. Plans that are willing to invest in targeted outreach efforts can...
Given the significant challenges facing rural communities, health plans should harness their creativity and tenacity when aiming to improve outcomes for their rural members. Plans that are willing to invest in targeted outreach efforts can...
Given the significant challenges...
05/13/2025
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News
09/21/2023
Danielle Sposato
A study reveals substantial disparities in access to and the quality of mental health care among diverse racial and ethnic groups experiencing depression in the US.
A study reveals substantial disparities in access to and the quality of mental health care among diverse racial and ethnic groups experiencing depression in the US.
A study reveals substantial...
09/21/2023
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Commentary
05/16/2023
In this commentary, the Icario team explores the topic of advancing health equity and how recent updates to the CMS Framework for Health Equity can help health plans close gaps in care.
In this commentary, the Icario team explores the topic of advancing health equity and how recent updates to the CMS Framework for Health Equity can help health plans close gaps in care.
In this commentary, the Icario...
05/16/2023
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News
01/23/2023
Helen Santoro
Survey findings show transgender patients who have access to a trans-inclusive provider are less likely to delay and forgo care.
Survey findings show transgender patients who have access to a trans-inclusive provider are less likely to delay and forgo care.
Survey findings show transgender...
01/23/2023
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Podcasts
12/20/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Alan Vernon, vice president of health care solutions, CQ Fluency, reviews how many people in the United States do not speak English as their primary language and offers advice for payers and providers to keep patients engaged in their care.
Alan Vernon, vice president of health care solutions, CQ Fluency, reviews how many people in the United States do not speak English as their primary language and offers advice for payers and providers to keep patients engaged in their care.
Alan Vernon, vice president of...
12/20/2022
Integrated Healthcare Executive
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Commentary
11/07/2022
In this commentary, the Icario team advises how health plans can use technology and incentives to better understand member needs and close gaps in care.
In this commentary, the Icario team advises how health plans can use technology and incentives to better understand member needs and close gaps in care.
In this commentary, the Icario...
11/07/2022
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