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Influenza Antiviral Treatment Underutilized Among Eligible Children, Adolescents

November 19th 2024

Influenza antiviral treatment remains underutilized among eligible children and adolescents, particularly in outpatient settings, despite CDC recommendations.

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Surgeon General Calls for Action on Tobacco Use, Outcomes Disparities

November 19th 2024

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Support and Skepticism Emerge as Reactions to Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s HHS Nomination

November 15th 2024

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5 Health Policy Stances of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

November 15th 2024

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Deaths Due to Opioid Overdose Fall for the 12th Consecutive Month

November 14th 2024

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November 21st 2024

ASH Annual Meeting Coverage: Highlighting the Recent Updates in TKI Use in the Treatment of CML – Insights and Application for Managed Care

December 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM & 8:00 PM ET
November 21st 2024

Recent Advances in BCMA-Directed Treatment in Multiple Myeloma: Insights and Application for Managed Care

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November 21st 2024

Keeping Pace With New Developments in Multiple Myeloma: Updates and Strategies to Optimize Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapy

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November 21st 2024

Addressing the Gaps and Clinical Challenges in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

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June 23rd 2017

Study: For Many, Being 70 Isn't What It Used to Be

Mary Caffrey
A different way to measure population aging takes into account changing life expectancy, with implications for healthcare.
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May 10th 2017

Integrated Care Model Linked to Better IBD Management in Population-Based Study

Christina Mattina
Recent research indicates that patients who are treated within an integrated model of care for their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have improved outcomes, as they tend to undergo IBD-related surgeries less often and are more likely to receive treatment other than steroids.
Dr Shauntice Allen Discusses Community Engagement in Public Health Research
April 28th 2017

Dr Shauntice Allen Discusses Community Engagement in Public Health Research

Programs like One Great Community aim to engage communities in the process of population health research, which is a key to successful public health initiatives, explained Shauntice Allen, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health.
Dr Thomas C. Quinn Discusses Global Trends in HIV Transmission
February 18th 2017

Dr Thomas C. Quinn Discusses Global Trends in HIV Transmission

The spread of HIV has stabilized in some areas of the world, but continues to rise in others, said Thomas C. Quinn, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health.
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February 12th 2017

Community Health Records Offer IT Approach to Improving Population Wellness

Christina Mattina
Community health records have the potential to transform the way stakeholders work to improve health at the community level by aggregating local data on the social and physical determinants of health, according to a recent commentary in the American Journal of Public Health.
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February 6th 2017

Population-Level Weight Maintenance Programs Could Help Prevent Diabetes, Study Finds

Christina Mattina
A recent study indicated that strategies to promote weight loss or maintenance across an entire population could be more effective in preventing type 2 diabetes than programs specifically targeting obese people at high risk of developing the disease.
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January 21st 2017

For American Indians, Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease May Be Linked

Christina Mattina
Rates of food insecurity remain high in American Indian communities, and a recent study indicates that inadequate food quality and quantity may put these populations at higher risk of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Renee Murray on Camden Coalition's Relationships With Homeless Population
December 25th 2016

Renee Murray on Camden Coalition's Relationships With Homeless Population

When working with a homeless population, the Camden Coalition has learned that they need to establish open lines of communication, build a sense of trust, and follow through on their promises to patients, according to Renee Murray, associate clinical director of Care Management Initiatives at Camden Coalition. Often times these patients have more urgent priorities or may not believe that the Camden Coalition team is actually dedicated to working with them.
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December 14th 2016

Investing in Women as Society's Caretakers

Halah Flynn
When women are empowered to take control of their own health, the results can be profound: reduced infant mortality, decreased spread of infectious diseases, and increased family and community health. An investment in women’s education truly is an investment in the well-being of society.
Dr Harold L. Paz on How Value-Based Partnerships Can Improve Community Care Delivery
December 10th 2016

Dr Harold L. Paz on How Value-Based Partnerships Can Improve Community Care Delivery

Relationships with accountable care organizations and provider organizations can help payers join in a value-based, holistic approach to improving health within a community, said Harold L. Paz, MD, MS, executive vice president and chief medical officer at Aetna.
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December 6th 2016

Mobile Health Apps Targeting High-Need Populations Fall Short

Christina Mattina
Researchers evaluated 137 mobile health apps designed to help patients manage their health and found inconsistencies in the apps’ functionalities, privacy policies, and reactions to indications of health danger.
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November 17th 2016

Integrated Care Organizations: Medicare Financing for Care at Home

Karen Davis, PhD Amber Willink, PhD Cathy Schoen, MS
This paper presents a policy proposal to integrate care for Medicare beneficiaries through creation of integrated care organizations and a Medicare home care benefit.
Dr Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Discusses Lessons Learned From ACOs
November 14th 2016

Dr Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Discusses Lessons Learned From ACOs

Accountable care organizations all over the country have shown that no single method can work for every system, said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, outgoing president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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November 10th 2016

Life Expectancy Linked to Population Well-Being Measures at the County Level

Christina Mattina
A recent study has found a positive association between a county’s well-being score and life expectancy, even after controlling for race, poverty, and education. The findings indicated that investing in local well-being initiatives could improve the quality of life and increase longevity for that community.
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November 5th 2016

Adapting to Payment Reform: Advice From McKesson's Suzanne Travis

Christina Mattina
As the healthcare industry continues its transition towards alternative payment models (APMs), some providers might feel apprehensive about keeping up with new requirements like those in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) final rule. However, these providers can use healthcare information technology (IT), data analysis tools, and other resources to adapt to these changes, according to Suzanne Travis, vice president of regulatory strategy at McKesson.
Dr Leonard Fromer Links Precision Medicine With Population Health Principles
October 30th 2016

Dr Leonard Fromer Links Precision Medicine With Population Health Principles

Individualized medicine can complement the principles of population health to deliver better results for patients, according to Leonard M. Fromer, MD, FAAFP, executive medical director of the Group Practice Forum.
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October 25th 2016

Can Telehealth Revolutionize the Definition of Value?

Christina Mattina
The opportunities for telehealth to radically transform the healthcare system are enormous, but the foremost priority of these innovations must be the delivery of value, said Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP, at the National Committee for Quality Assurance Quality Talks conference in Washington, DC, on Monday.
Dr Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on ACOs' Role in Population Health
October 15th 2016

Dr Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on ACOs' Role in Population Health

ACOs have great potential in helping achieve a more value-based delivery system, said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, outgoing president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She also discussed the challenges that safety net ACOs face in delivering care with fewer resources.
Addressing Disparities in Minority Populations Starts with Better Data
June 14th 2014

Addressing Disparities in Minority Populations Starts with Better Data

Two studies presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th Scientific Sessions show that evaluating diabetes risk and patient health by nation of origin and ethnic background yields richer insights into how the disease affects populations.​
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November 7th 2013

Health Leaders Take on Workforce Changes

Healthcare reform, an aging population and a physician shortage are factors forcing hospital executives to rethink staffing, both inside and outside hospital walls, according to a panel discussion Tuesday during the U.S. News & World Report's Hospital of Tomorrow conference.
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November 5th 2013

Will Your Specialty Care be Impacted by the Changing Healthcare Landscape?

Take a mental snapshot of the U.S. health care system as it is today, because in 10 years, you might not recognize it. And if something isn't done now to boost the number of doctors in the U.S., you may not like it, either.
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October 22nd 2013

Performance Measurement for People With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Conceptual Model

Erin R. Giovannetti, PhD Sydney Dy, MD Bruce Leff, MD Christine Weston, PhD Karen Adams, PhD, MT Tom B. Valuck, MD, JD Aisha T. Pittman, MPH Caroline S. Blaum, MD Barbara A. McCann, MSW Cynthia M. Boyd, MD, MPH
The Performance Measurement for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions conceptual model can facilitate development and refinement of quality measures for a medically complex population.
Segment 4 - Advances and Challenges in Prostate Cancer
September 12th 2013

Segment 4 - Advances and Challenges in Prostate Cancer

In this segment of the panel discussion, Dr Fendrick asks the panelists if there is now a sense of optimism in reducing the mortality and quality gaps in prostate cancer treatment due to targeted screening and new molecular diagnostics, and immunotherapies.
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April 25th 2013

Aging U.S. to Drive Up Heart-related Health Costs: Study

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July 12th 2012

Automated Phone and Mail Population Outreach to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening

Karin L. Kempe, MD, MPH Susan M. Shetterly, MS Eric K. France, MD, MSPH Theodore R. Levin, MD
Automated phone and mail population outreach resulted in an almost 4-fold increase in the rate of screening for colorectal cancer even without an office visit.
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June 21st 2012

VIDEO: Dr. Robert Margolis Discusses Population-Based Healthcare

Robert Margolis, MD, Managing Partner and CEO, HealthCare Partners, states that physicians and hospitals need to understand how to assess health and insurance risks in order to provide better care.
Dr. Marcus Wilson Discusses How Comparative Effectiveness Research is Used in the Managed Care Setting
March 6th 2012

Dr. Marcus Wilson Discusses How Comparative Effectiveness Research is Used in the Managed Care Setting

Marcus D. Wilson, PharmD, President, HealthCore, states that there is variability within and between different organizations that utilize comparative effectiveness research.
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