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Four innovative ways employers can deliver healthcare
August 17, 2017By Tracey Walker
A National Business Group on Health survey finds that with costs continuing to rise, employers are shifting control efforts to how healthcare is delivered and paid for. Report sheds light on regional diabetes prevalence, cost
August 16, 2017By Tracey Walker
A new report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has eye-opening findings about diabetes prevalence, severity and cost.
Four reasons payers need to embrace the digital economy
August 16, 2017By Craig Kasten
Consumer and provider expectations have changed as a result of the digital economy. Here are four reasons why payers need to start migrating their businesses in that direction. Non-adherence has big impact on Medicaid beneficiaries with HIV
August 12, 2017By Tracey Walker
New data presented at the International AIDS Society Conference examines the medical and financial burden of missing pills. How Cigna reduced opioid use 12% in 12 months
August 11, 2017By Tracey Walker
Managed Healthcare Executive (MHE) recently spoke with Cigna’s Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health Doug Nemecek, MD, about Cigna’s efforts, outcomes, and how it plans to reach its goal
How medical schools are responding to the opioid epidemic
August 11, 2017By Karen Appold
As the opioid epidemic rages, up-and-coming physicians are seen as part of the solution. Here’s how medical schools are changing their training programs. Nine new skills needed by health execs
August 10, 2017By Aubrey Westgate
Do you have what it takes to succeed as a healthcare executive? Industry leaders weigh in. Opinion: Three ways to maximize the benefits of physician assistants
August 09, 2017By Heather Healy RN MSN FNP-BC NEA-BC
How Phoenix Children’s improved access, value and outcomes through a dedicated focus on advanced practice providers.
Opinion: Medicare for all: Imminent or pipe dream?
August 08, 2017By Mark Scott
As the nation debates the future of our healthcare system, one idea gaining attention is a “Medicare-for-all” single-payer national health insurance plan. Health plans explain genetic testing coverage decisions
August 07, 2017By Karen Appold
Today there are nearly 67,000 genetic tests. With so many tests available, it can be difficult for MCOs to determine what to cover.