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Stroke Victims Move Robot Arm With Thoughts

Bid to Coax States on Health Exchanges

Drug Trial Boosts Hope for Tailored Treatment

Zytiga Can Nix Some Prostate Tumors

Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids Revised

Technology

Administrative simplification funnels industry's data flow

Interoperability rules go into effect soon.

Decision support integrates evidence-based medicine

Decision tools lead to better quality patient care.

Telemedicine leaps ahead

Reimbursement and ther factors influence the adoption of telemedicine.

Electronic prior auth offers real time response

Prior authorization doesn't have to rely on paper forms and telephone requests.

Health information exchanges and ACOs

Health Information Exchanges aim to facilitate clinical data sharing among providers, but interoperability has remained the key issue.

Exclusive Features

Reform could allow small carriers to topple mighty group insurers
May 2012
In this new era of business-to-consumer marketing, small plans might have an advantage.

Motion filed against Express Scripts acquisition of Medco
April 2012
The nation's two largest PBMs have FTC's approval to complete their merger.

Checklist: Utilization of the newly insured
March 2012
With increased coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), insurers are expecting an influx of enrollees.

CMS hopes to change payment for dual eligibles
March 2012
Federal and state governments may soon be looking to managed care for a comprehensive solution.

Karen Davis to step down from Commonwealth Fund
November 2011
Davis leaves a legacy of health policy research and practical improvments

HealthSpring a good fit for Cigna
October 2011
Cigna recognizes potential of Medicare Advantage market

Health Management

Most diabetes patients need drug therapy and coaching
May 2012
Proven programs lead to better drug compliance among diabetic members.

Plain language initiative supports MTM
May 2012
An increase in smartphone and e-reader use among older Americans has propelled the launch of a new health literacy initiative

Follow-through remains key to behavioral economics
May 2012
Not everyone responds to incentives, so keep reminding your members to engage

Combination therapy treats symptoms of Parkinson's
March 2012
Combination therapy can treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but there is no cure.

Stress disorders on the rise as the recession takes its toll
March 2012
Anxiety over jobs, for example, drives demand for mental healthcare services at a time when funding is dwindling.

Encourage lab testing to confront conditions early
February 2012
According to experts, improving accessibility to laboratory tests and results improves patient engagement in their health and could have significant cost saving implications for managed care.